The Hatchette Book Group has been extremely generous in offering a package of FIVE books to FIVE lucky readers of Joyfully Retired. This giveaway is in honor of Mothers and Grandmothers. Here are the five books being offered:
- Miracles of Motherhood By ISBN: 1931722927
- Odd Mom Out By Jane Porter ISBN: 0446699233
- Mommy Grace By Sheila Schuller Coleman ISBN: 0446545414
- Beginner’s Greek By James Collins ISBN: 0316021563
- The Road Home By Rose Tremain ISBN: 0316002623
To enter this giveaway, comment below telling us one special thing your mother OR grandmother gave you. It might be a thing, or a skill or set of values. Was it a something she baked or your love of books or did she teach you how to knit or to shop? Share with us your thoughts.
The contest ends at noon, May 31 (PST). Winners will be chosen by Random.Org. I will post the winners here and will also notify you via email. Be sure to enter your email address in the line provided. I’m sorry, but this is only open to US and Canadian residents; no P.O. Boxes. Also to my family members – I’m sorry but you are not eligible. Thanks to Valerie at Hatchette Book Group for sponsoring this generous gift.
Only ONE entry per person
My grandmother gave me the example of her personal bravery, escaping from Europe and coming to this country as a 9 year old girl by herself.
Thanks for the contest!
nbmars AT yahoo DOT com
my grandmother gave me the gift of herself, she had to have been the most caring loyal and devoted person to her family on this earth thanks for the contest and the memories
My mother and grandmother both gave me the belief of strong christian faith. It has helped throughout every area of my life. Thanks for the giveaway
sharr1226 at yahoo dot com
My grandmother gave me a love of music and the wish to play the piano like she did. My mother got me in piano lessons and made me practice!
Hello! Since my mom has passed and I am getting older, I truly appreciate the love of nature and respect for every living thing that she instilled in me. She had a green thumb and our yard was always filled
with flowers of every kind and color! People would pass by on the street and stop to check out my Mom’s
flower gardens! Many thanks…..Cindi
My grandma lived to be 96 and she gave me the free spirit love of travel and to appreciate people of other nations as you can learn from anyone you meet
My grandmother taught me a lot of skills like sewing, knitting, crocheting, etc. but the greatest thing that she taught me was that you can tackle any task you set your mind to.
rsgrandinetti@yahoo.com
my mom gave me unconditional love!
My gradmother gave me the gift of time — her time! Every Satruday we went shopping at the mall to have lunch, buy a cosmetic or a record or see a movie. She really was my btest friend and I miss her dearly.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com
my grandmother taught me believe and dream
my mom taught me to be true to myself and to follow my dreams!
my mom taught me that love is the most important thing to have
my mom always believed in everything i did11
I don’t want to enter the giveaway, but I wanted to say that my grandmother on my mom’s side was an incredible woman — taught kindergarten in the inner city until she was 70! Hard-working, spiritual and a wonderful, wonderful person. I loved her dearly. I like the idea of books for Mothers’ Day. I guess because this book is about the art of giving and receiving, and balancing our needs with others’, I think it’s perfect for moms! It’s “Honor Yourself. Let’s face it — most of us struggle with balancing our own needs with what everyone around us need from us. We don’t ever seem to get it right. But the author offers a unique take on this issue that’s very refreshing. Perfect for moms! (Well, for others, too, but the day for moms is right around the corner…)
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When I graduated from high school my grandmother gave me a Bible (just like my Mom’s grandmother had given to her). It exemplifies everything that she is and the woman I’d like to be.
As for my Mom, well, she was a Mom when she needed to be and once I grew up she became my best friend.
Both of my grandmothers gave my my love for cooking. I started cooking when I was 5 years old and have never stopped.
Wow the things my Mother gave me…She gave me her love of the written word. I was given the ability to learn and respect crafts, and how it is not always necessary to complete them the joy is in doing them. She taught me to respect the freedom of all. She taught me the knowledge in all things is wonderful. She taught me how to be open minded and fair. I was taught how to love all people no mater how different they are and to love them for their differences.
My Paternal Grandmother taught me how to take pride in what I acomplish and what I can cook and make for others.
My Maternal Grandmother taught me how to be a lady and that respect for your elders is important but respect for yourself is more important.
I am adding sone here I learned from my sister to never give up. And I learned from my Aunt Kaye that it dosent matter what people say about you it is what you think about yourself that truly matters.
I could keep going but I am missing my family too much.
My mother gave me a necklace that was passed on to her. This is very special to me. Thanks for the giveaway!
My mother taught me to sew.
iluvchrisnlevi@aol.com
My grandmother gave me two rings and wrote down the story of them in her beautiful handwritting. I love those rings and the stories.
My mother gave me an appriciation for classic music.
The one thing my Grandmother gave me that I am so glad she did was manners and ettiquette. I feel like those are lacking in a lot of people today.
My Mom gave me her love of reading!
My mom gave me life and unconditional love.
My grandmother gave me the love of cooking soup.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
Hi Margot,
Sorry I’m so late getting in on this. Could you put me in the drawing please. Have a great day. splummer54@gmail.com
Sherrie
Hi Margot,
Me again, I guess I wasn’t reading the info right. I forgot to tell you about my mother. My mom taught me how to crochet. I still crochet and every time I make a Granny Square I think of my mom. That was the first thing she taught me to crochet. Which at the time seemed like I would never catch on doing this. After numerous times of ripping the square out, I did finally get the hang of it. My mom was very patient about teaching me this skill. When I was ready to give up she hung in there and kept giving me the encouragement to continue.
Sherrie
My mom taught me a lot of things. She taught me how to sew, how to cook, clean, and not let bad things get me down. She told me that I can be anything I want to be. My grandmother taught me the importance of family and the importance of not writing on the wall with purple crayons.
Well, she passed on to me her love of reading and she taught me to shop!!! Both very important skills:) Thanks!
julyso@grandecom DOT net
My mother gave me the faith to beleive that there was nothing that I could not have, do, or be!
Sylvia
bbort10356@aol.com
I miss my Grandmother so much!! She gave me lots of things but most of all I love the time she gave me with her. I stayed with her all the time and we played cards and worked crossword puzzles together and went shopping! She was the best!! She encouraged me to finish college and I did! I just wish I would’ve finished while she was alive.
The most special thing that my mother ever gave me was her friendship. She was always my best friend until she passed away. I never had or ever will have a friend as special as her.
My mother has given me a lot. She’s quite the woman. One thing she has passed along to me is the love of reading and the love of scrapbooking.
My mother was without a doubt the kindest most unselfish person I’ve ever known. So was my biggest supporter and my biggest should to lean on. What I hopefully have learned from her is the unconditional love a mother should give to her child. If I’m half as successful as my mother my children will be very lucky. Thanks.
pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
My mom gave me the ability and skills to be a great mother to my son. I am ever so grateful for that. Thank you for an awesome giveaway!
The most special thing my mom has given me was her support in whatever I’m doing.
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Both my Mom & my Grandma instilled in me a sense of family and tradition.
Thanks,
megalon22[at]yahoo[dot]com
Please inlcude me in your giveaway. My mother has just recently given me a ring that belonged to my grandmother. I did not even know that it existed, It is now my favorite thing.
Thanks
Carlene
iluvreading(at)verizon.net
My mother taught me to love the outdoors. She always took me fishing, camping and taught me to cook and togrow my own garden. She is 97 years old now, and I am over 70.
I would love to win the Mother’s Day books. Thanks for considering me.
My grandmother gave me the joy of loving things that did not cost a lost of money – like laying out on a blanket and looking at cloud shapes, looking for 4 leaf clovers, picking pretty flowers, singing songs and playing word games.
My mom gave me the gift of creativity – she can make anything I swear!
Thanks
My mother gave me the confidence to rely on myself and not wait for others to come to my rescue.
My mom gave me a really nice afghan that she crocheted for me. I love it!
This is a great question! My mother gave me so much – a sense of the absurd, a strong sense of humor, a love of life and people. She also gave me the genes that require me to be on a constant diet!! She has given me an example to pattern my life after – to live deeply, generously, and larger locus of control. She’s encouraged us all to try for our dreams despite our fears and difficult people that we might come across.
gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com
On the day of my grandfather’s funeral, my grandma gave me a necklace that I had admired for about 10 years that she gave to her mother for mother’s day in 1963.
My mom gave me the gift of determination. She taught me to never give up when times got hard.
My mother taught me to always be kind to others and to lend a hand if I can. She was always there for everyone. She lived to be 90 1/2 and died peacefully in her sleep.