Mother's influence

Author: Zhang Liangke
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: 30 growth stories of famous individuals, 30 famous mothers' parenting philosophies;
A mother's smile and kiss are the best balm for soothing a child's soul;
A mother's hug and encouragement are the enduring motivation for a child's progress;
A mother's choices and preferences are the child's primal scale for understanding the world;
A mother's every word and action endows the child with a certain spirit and soul, subtly shaping the child's lifelong character and values. Those who push the cradle often drive history. Life was given to me by my mother, and I grew into an adult nurtured by her blood and sweat; I became a person who is not entirely bad because of her influence; my personality and habits were passed down from her. My mother was illiterate, but she gave me an education in life. — Lao She
This book, through 30 fragments of famous mothers raising their children to success, vividly depicts how they embodied their teachings in daily household chores and life details, how they guided their children in social interactions and pursuits, how they walked alongside them through difficulties and setbacks, and how they used their diligence and wisdom to build a sunlit home. It takes us through the lives of different characters in different eras of history, allowing us to feel the human beauty behind these outstanding figures' mothers and capture the maternal light that shines upon them.