Mum's the word /
Mum's the word /
Subtitle on cover : About mums, for mums, by mums
compiled by Vanessa Sunde, Ann Andrews and Kenina Court.
- 152 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
"Mums Making a Difference Ltd."--T.p. verso.
Introduction / It's life Jim, but not quite as I planned it / Choosing motherhood later / You're living where? / Raising calves and kids as a single mum / The old ways / "No" is a love word / From the other side of the fence / My three mothers / Finally pregnant / Putting one's self aside / The dilemma of the modern mother / Unexpected news / Acknowledgements -- About Mums Making a Difference Ltd. Maxine Hodgson -- Kenina Court -- Marlen Smith -- Raewyn Weller -- Helen Macky -- Aunty Bea Yates -- Robyn Pearce -- Ann Andrews -- Vanessa Sunde -- Brenda Kirk -- Lisa Er -- Debbie Mayo-Smith -- Lina Long -- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
"This is a book about motherhood - our introduction to it, our methods of coping with the ups and downs and side-swipes, and our relationships with our own mothers. There are 12 stories written by mothers, about mothers and for all the mothers who ever had doubts, looked back and realised it was sometimes harder, more fun, more challenging and even more rewarding than they ever imagined possible at the time. It's about how motherhood has changed and moulded us all. Some of the stories include meanderings on how things have changed from being a young mother living in the middle of nowhere in the 1970s, to another mum's tale of going from the high powered corporate environment and suddenly finding babies don't understand schedules. There are stories about bonding (or not) with mothers, stepmothers and mothers-in-law. Stories about letting go of your children - at whatever age they go, and for whatever reason. There are contributions from single mothers, working mothers, grandmothers and daughters. This book takes a light and heavy look at motherhood - the journey, the challenges and the rewards. For all the mothers - at whatever stage of your journey, you'll laugh, cry, chuckle and ponder over the words shared in these pages, and most of all, you'll find some of your own story here too - guaranteed"--Book jacket.
0473120550 9780473120559
Mothers--New Zealand
Motherhood--New Zealand
Mother and child--New Zealand
306.87430993
"Mums Making a Difference Ltd."--T.p. verso.
Introduction / It's life Jim, but not quite as I planned it / Choosing motherhood later / You're living where? / Raising calves and kids as a single mum / The old ways / "No" is a love word / From the other side of the fence / My three mothers / Finally pregnant / Putting one's self aside / The dilemma of the modern mother / Unexpected news / Acknowledgements -- About Mums Making a Difference Ltd. Maxine Hodgson -- Kenina Court -- Marlen Smith -- Raewyn Weller -- Helen Macky -- Aunty Bea Yates -- Robyn Pearce -- Ann Andrews -- Vanessa Sunde -- Brenda Kirk -- Lisa Er -- Debbie Mayo-Smith -- Lina Long -- 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
"This is a book about motherhood - our introduction to it, our methods of coping with the ups and downs and side-swipes, and our relationships with our own mothers. There are 12 stories written by mothers, about mothers and for all the mothers who ever had doubts, looked back and realised it was sometimes harder, more fun, more challenging and even more rewarding than they ever imagined possible at the time. It's about how motherhood has changed and moulded us all. Some of the stories include meanderings on how things have changed from being a young mother living in the middle of nowhere in the 1970s, to another mum's tale of going from the high powered corporate environment and suddenly finding babies don't understand schedules. There are stories about bonding (or not) with mothers, stepmothers and mothers-in-law. Stories about letting go of your children - at whatever age they go, and for whatever reason. There are contributions from single mothers, working mothers, grandmothers and daughters. This book takes a light and heavy look at motherhood - the journey, the challenges and the rewards. For all the mothers - at whatever stage of your journey, you'll laugh, cry, chuckle and ponder over the words shared in these pages, and most of all, you'll find some of your own story here too - guaranteed"--Book jacket.
0473120550 9780473120559
Mothers--New Zealand
Motherhood--New Zealand
Mother and child--New Zealand
306.87430993