Jayne Jaudon Ferrer is a South Carolina poet and author whose books focus on women and their unique experiences and emotions. Her work has won numerous awards and has been featured in publications from Better Homes and Gardens to Christian Parenting Today. She lives in Greenville, South Carolina, and speaks frequently to women’s groups, writers, and schools around the country.
An entertaining, affectionate account of the joys of raising boys. From quiet moments with a toddler in the middle of the night to careening down a road with a first-time driver, this delightful collection of testosterone-tinged poems is guaranteed to put a smile on the face of any mother who's been there—or is headed that way! Older moms who've lived through it will remember and laugh till they cry; younger moms, just beginning to understand that life with boys is never dull, will be forewarned! This charming second edition makes a perfect gift for any mother who has ever known firsthand the sweetness of a sticky, sweat-scented kiss, or any woman who is about to be blessed with a son. States one buyer: "One of the most touching books about a mother's relationship with her boys I have ever read!"
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Beloved by mothers around the world, featured in the premiere edition of Chicken Soup for a Mother's Soul, and now--in its third edition--considered a classic, this is a gift you'll want to give again and again. An honest and heartfelt collection of poems that "reads as softly as a sprinkle of baby powder," according to one review, "A New Mother's Prayers" pays tribute to every tender, tumultuous moment of those early years of motherhood. From awe to adoration, frustration to fatigue, it's all here--ready to comfort and inspire every new mother you know.
A laugh-out-loud, make-you-cry tribute to that roller coaster ride we call the mother-daughter relationship. Selected as a Top Ten Catholic Hardcover, this sweet and sassy collection of poems explores the best--and bittersweet--moments of raising a daughter. The result is a wonderful keepsake gift ideal for special occasions such as confirmation, graduation, Mother's Day, wedding day, or the birth of a daughter or granddaughter. Plenty of room to record special memories of your own!
A funny, feisty collection of poems that explores the roles, responsibilities, and rewards of women approaching midlife. Actress Marcia Wallace, from "The Bob Newhart Show" says, "I've always been missing the poetry appreciation gene, but it kicked in for...this book!" "Designing Woman" Dixie Carter calls it "...a joyful evocation of Southern womanhood. "This is a perfect gift for those "significant" birthdays—from 39 to 100!—and a great read for book clubs. Topics include aging gracefully (or not!), the value of friendship, ways to handle a wayward man, and the healing power of a good cup of tea.
