Butterflies, Bees, and Bubbles - by Gwen Cohen (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Butterflies, Bees, and Bubbles: Lessons and Gifts in Gratitude" offers a treasured collection of stories about three influential multigenerational women of the author's life: her great-grandmother Ida, grandmother Maude, and mother Clementine. The author shares how their stories, songs, and sayings provided a compass that helped her to navigate the challenges of her own life and achieve personal and professional success. The author provides valuable insights and practical resources on the companion website, offering readers guidance and support beyond the book. "Butterflies, Bees, and Bubbles: Lessons and Gifts in Gratitude" is a tribute to these phenomenal women whose advice is a gift that keeps on giving. In the spirit of gratitude, the author has committed a portion of the net proceeds of this literary effort to be donated to causes close to her heart.

Book Synopsis

"Butterflies, Bees, and Bubbles: Lessons and Gifts in Gratitude," offers a treasured collection of stories about three influential multigenerational women of the author's life: her great-grandmother Ida, grandmother Maude, and mother Clementine. The author shares how their stories, songs, and sayings provided a compass that helped her to navigate opportunities and challenges that led to personal and professional success. The author provides valuable insights and practical resources on the companion website, offering readers guidance and support beyond the book.
"Butterflies, Bees, and Bubbles" is an amazingly written collection of narratives that stretches the imagination about gifts that we all possess. The timeless values that Ida introduced to Maude and her children in the early 1900s were adapted by Clementine for the 21st-century woman. This book is for anyone seeking guidance and inspiration to empower themselves and take control of their futures.
"Butterflies, Bees, and Bubbles: Lessons and Gifts in Gratitude" is a tribute to these phenomenal women whose advice is a gift that keeps on giving. In the spirit of gratitude, the author has committed a portion of the net proceeds of this literary effort to be donated to causes close to her heart.

Review Quotes

"Wise women rule then pass it on. What an inspired and original family story of triumph, wisdom, and empowerment."
Rita Dragonette, Author, The Fourteenth of September

"Butterflies, Bees, and Bubbles: Gifts of Gratitude is an amazingly written collection of narratives that stretch the imagination about gifts that we all possess... This book is highly recommended for those who want to leverage the full potential of everyday observations while revealing those things that appear invisible."
James Floyd Jr, Operating Partner, Venture Capital

"In Gwen Cohen's powerful book, she shares generational wisdom from the strong matriarchs in
her family and how it shaped the woman she became. Each segment feels like sharing a cup of
tea with a wise elder and absorbing their hard-won lessons. This story is for anyone who wants to
be better, do better, and live better."
Nadine Kenney Johnstone, Author, Writing Coach, and Heart of the Story Podcast Host

"Butterflies, Bees and Bubbles is for anyone seeking guidance and inspiration on how to empower themselves and those around them to take control of their futures and lead more stable and productive lives."
John W. Rogers Jr, Founder, Chairman, and Co-CEO, Ariel Investments

"Wisdom is born of our interpretation of what we experience and the observation of how those we love expressed their understanding of life. Gwen Cohen takes us on a journey to explore the wisdom she saw in three women who greatly impacted her life. This journey is not to be missed, for it is both captivating and enlightening!"
Raid Abdullah MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University, Senior Editor, Pediatric Cardiology, Springer Nature

"Butterflies, Bees and Bubbles gives us unique awareness from the three women's lives on
whom the book is based. It combines timely advice for life and tips for parenting and mentoring."
Mandell Crawley, EVP-Chief Human Resources Officer, Morgan Stanley

About the Author

Gwen Cohen enjoyed a remarkable 36-year career as a Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley. She credits the wisdom shared by her dynamic parents, grandmother Maude, and great-grandparents for propelling her to academic and professional success. Gwen earned a business degree from Tuskegee University and an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management before joining Morgan Stanley.

While assisting clients in managing their wealth, she noticed that many sought guidance on navigating other important aspects of their lives. This observation made her realize that the financial literacy and critical thinking skills she had learned in her youth were just as valuable to her clients and their families.

Gwen is frequently invited to share her insights with large audiences nationwide, inspiring her to publish her first book, Butterflies, Bees, and Bubbles: Lessons and Gifts in Gratitude. This book is a collection of accessible stories and wisdom that gently guides readers on the path to adulthood. It is a loving tribute to the three influential women who embody the book's title. Believing in the importance of giving back, Gwen has committed a portion of the net proceeds from her book to causes that are close to her heart.