Mothers (Introducing Courage Gift Editions)

by RunningPress (Editor)

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  Hardcover
  2005

  $32.69

  This lovely gift book celebrates mothers in fine art reproductions and quotations that range from funny, to warm, poignant and inspirational In every age and culture, mothers have inspired proverbs and poetry, humour and compassion as well as some of the greatest works of art ever produced. This collection brings together well-chosen words of wisdom form sources as diverse as John F Kennedy, D H Lawrence, Henrik Ibsen, and Lady Diana Spencer as well as ancient and enduring proverbs. The course of motherhood is traced through pregnancy, infancy, friendship and personal reflection against a background of touching images drawn from the world's finest museums and galleries. Gloriously illustrated in full colour, this treasury celebrates the gift mothers give to us all - the gift of themselves.