Top 10 Books to Buy Mom
Mother's Day books to make sure Mom spends some time relaxing
These are our EverythingMother'sDay’s top picks for this Mother's Day. Most of the books on this list are new releases or out on the market within the last year. They are not put in any order because every Mom has her own taste, but with these ten books you should be able to find one book that will suit your Mom, Grandma or that special woman in your life. These books can be ordered on-line and are available in national bookstores.
The Healthy Kitchen: Recipes for a Better Body, Life, and Spirit by Andrew Weil and Rosie Daley
Everyone is looking to get healthy. This book gives you great recipes and advice on how to change your eating habits for a well-rounded effect on your entire body and spirit. Mom will appreciate this useful, bestselling cookbook as a great addition to her cookbooks.
Martha, Inc. by Christopher M. Byron
Martha Stewart has created a huge and powerful corporation. She's re-taught us how to do things like Mom would do. And it's interesting to see what happens behind the scenes of her personal life in this un-authorized biography. Your Mom will be glad to see that even though she's not a media star, she's got a very happy family.
Find Me by Rosie O'Donnell
An entrancing story of Rosie's real-life experience helping a pregnant 14 year-old girl. The story takes you through Rosie's concern and developing relationship with the girl and Rosie's realization that she still hurts from the loss of her own mother at an early age.
The Common Thread: Mothers, Daughters, and the Power of Empathy by Martha Manning
Clinical psychologist Martha Manning skillfully pieces together the many "squares" that make up mother-daughter relationships, with empathy as the common thread that binds them all. The result is an elaborate, expansive quilt, rich with facts, anecdotes, and her own compelling stories from daughterhood and motherhood.
Dear Mom: Women's Letters of Love, Loss, and Longing by Deborah Berger
Keep in mind that Mom's have Moms, too. This collection takes you through an array of emotions that Mom's bring out. It will inspire you to write a letter full of emotion.
Still Woman Enough: A Memoir by Loretta Lynn
Loretta Lynn is a real woman's woman. She discusses her marriage at age 14, being the mother of 6 children, and dealing with a difficult husband. No matter her success, she's still the girl from Kentucky, your mom will love the powerful story.
A Song Flung up to Heaven by Maya Angelou
Part of her autobiographical series, Angelou's focus here is on the personal, not the political. Angelou acknowledges the help she received along the way, from her fiercely loving family to her ever-growing body of well-connected friends, with plenty of name-dropping for curious readers. Spiced with her mother's aphorisms, her often-poetic prose is best at the end, as she muses on the condition of black women and, sitting at her mother's table, begins to write I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
A Beautiful Mind: The Life of Mathematical Genius and Nobel Laureate John Nash by Sylvia Nasar
The award winning film was based on this book. Your mom is certain to love the story of a strong woman helping her husband overcome illness. She'll also appreciate the picture of Russell Crowe on the cover.
I'll Never Have Sex With You Again : Tales from the Delivery Room by Larry Bleidner, Irene Zutell
A collection of hilarious, real stories told by moms, dads, OB/GYNS, labor nurses and the people next door, its stories give new meaning to the phrase "up close and personal." And many celebrities -- from Nikki Sixx to Faith Hill, Lucy Lawless to Phyllis Diller, Erin Brockovich to Peggy Noonan -- let down their guard and prove that the delivery room is definitely a no-spin zone.
Your Mother Looks Good by Phyllis Mikwright, Bob Mikwright
Old photos capture people proudly in outlandish clothing and far-out hairstyles, all ripe fodder for Phyllis, Tim, and Bob. The hilarious trio just can't help themselves as the funny lines pour out uncontrollably. The book features hilarious photos and Tim, Phyllis, and Bob's humorous yet insightful reflections about their own parents and others'. A direct hit for nostalgic baby boomers and a younger market, Your Mother Looks Good is an ideal gift for Mother's Day.
