About the book
From Alexandra Stoddard - beloved lifestyle philosopher, mother, and author of Choosing Happiness, a small book of wisdom about the big questions of life, perfect for new graduates, new mothers, and as a treasured gift from woman to woman.
Alexandra Stoddard, a mother, grandmother, and author of more than 25 books on personal fulfilment, shares a series of succinctly–stated principles worth living by. Each statement is fleshed out in a few brief, useful paragraphs. By turns wise (\"Pain is inevitable; suffering is a choice\"), controversial (\"Don't feel guilty about your feelings toward your parents, stepparents, or in–laws\"), affirming (\"You don't have to prove anything to anyone\"), and humorous (\"When you discover something you love, stock up\"), these short pieces cut to the essence of what's important and are oases of clarity amid life's chaos.
This small book of big ideas offers guidance on life’s most important questions:
- Timeless Wisdom: How to navigate challenges with grace, guided by the principle that while pain is inevitable, suffering is a choice.
- Personal Fulfillment: The importance of finding work you love, embracing your unique path, and understanding that you don’t have to prove anything to anyone.
- Mother’s Advice: A treasured collection of principles passed from mother to daughter, perfect for navigating new chapters of life with confidence and joy.
- Positive Thinking: Practical and affirming guidance on how to cultivate a positive mindset, overcome worry, and find clarity amid life’s chaos.
Editions of Things I Want My Daughters to Know
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780061284366
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061873010
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From Alexandra Stoddard - beloved lifestyle philosopher, mother, and author of Choosing Happiness, a small book of wisdom about the big questions of life, perfect for new graduates, new mothers, and as a treasured gift from woman to woman.
Alexandra Stoddard, a mother, grandmother, and author of more than 25 books on personal fulfilment, shares a series of succinctly–stated principles worth living by. Each statement is fleshed out in a few brief, useful paragraphs. By turns wise (\"Pain is inevitable; suffering is a choice\"), controversial (\"Don't feel guilty about your feelings toward your parents, stepparents, or in–laws\"), affirming (\"You don't have to prove anything to anyone\"), and humorous (\"When you discover something you love, stock up\"), these short pieces cut to the essence of what's important and are oases of clarity amid life's chaos.
This small book of big ideas offers guidance on life’s most important questions:
- Timeless Wisdom: How to navigate challenges with grace, guided by the principle that while pain is inevitable, suffering is a choice.
- Personal Fulfillment: The importance of finding work you love, embracing your unique path, and understanding that you don’t have to prove anything to anyone.
- Mother’s Advice: A treasured collection of principles passed from mother to daughter, perfect for navigating new chapters of life with confidence and joy.
- Positive Thinking: Practical and affirming guidance on how to cultivate a positive mindset, overcome worry, and find clarity amid life’s chaos.
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From Alexandra Stoddard - beloved lifestyle philosopher, mother, and author of Choosing Happiness, a small book of wisdom about the big questions of life, perfect for new graduates, new mothers, and as a treasured gift from woman to woman.
Alexandra Stoddard, a mother, grandmother, and author of more than 25 books on personal fulfilment, shares a series of succinctly–stated principles worth living by. Each statement is fleshed out in a few brief, useful paragraphs. By turns wise (\"Pain is inevitable; suffering is a choice\"), controversial (\"Don't feel guilty about your feelings toward your parents, stepparents, or in–laws\"), affirming (\"You don't have to prove anything to anyone\"), and humorous (\"When you discover something you love, stock up\"), these short pieces cut to the essence of what's important and are oases of clarity amid life's chaos.
This small book of big ideas offers guidance on life’s most important questions:
- Timeless Wisdom: How to navigate challenges with grace, guided by the principle that while pain is inevitable, suffering is a choice.
- Personal Fulfillment: The importance of finding work you love, embracing your unique path, and understanding that you don’t have to prove anything to anyone.
- Mother’s Advice: A treasured collection of principles passed from mother to daughter, perfect for navigating new chapters of life with confidence and joy.
- Positive Thinking: Practical and affirming guidance on how to cultivate a positive mindset, overcome worry, and find clarity amid life’s chaos.
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Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Philosophy of mind
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Things I Want My Daughters to Know?
Alexandra Stoddard
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HarperCollins
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Things I Want My Daughters to Know is available as paperback(ISBN 9780061284366) and ebook(ISBN 9780061873010)
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