Mother to Son, Revised Edition - by Melissa Harrison & Harry H Harrison Jr (Paperback)

About the Book

Boys are different. Boy, are they different. And so too is the mother-son relationship, whose depth and wonder are captured perfectly in one of the very first pages of MOTHER TO SON: "Don't forget that even as a baby, he will always be looking for your face. It will be this way forever. A sweet, inspirational guide, MOTHER TO SON completes the treasury of irresistible little parenting books that began with Harry Harrison's "Father to Son and continued with his "Father to Daughter and Melissa and Harry Harrison's "Mother to Daughter-- a series that now has over 1.2 million copies in print.
Woven out of wisdom, humor, experience, love, charm, and a poetic economy of words, here is one pithy, memorable lesson per page, beginning with the Beginning, and covering toddlerhood, the school years, sports, spirituality and, of course, girls. There are practical matters for first-time mothers of sons: "Watch out when you're changing his diaper. Baby boys shoot straight in the air. The helpful reinforcement of principles: "There will be times when the last thing in the world you want to tell him is no. But sometimes you'll have to. The whimsical yet invaluable suggestion: "Have tea with him in the afternoons. Serve cookies. The true voice of experience: "He is not a child anymore, but he's not an adult either. Treating him like either one will lead to disaster. Reminders about the importance of your own values: "Treat his father with love and respect. Show your son that being a man is a good thing. And what to do when he's all grown up and getting ready to leave: "Hug him fiercely.

Book Synopsis

A bestselling gift of wisdom and heart for every mom with a son.

Warm and fuzzy, anchored in values, and filled with simple words of wisdom, this beloved, bestselling book for parents speaks to the important business of raising sons, and distills their timeless lessons into one nugget of wisdom per page--some lighthearted, some serious, some practical, and some intangible, and all supported by a strong moral backbone.

Freshly updated, the book begins with the Five Keys of Parenting, a guide to navigating the extraordinary, even if sometimes exasperating, journey of parenthood. It's filled with the importance of nurturing responsibility: Teach him that the world will judge him by his actions, not his intentions. Fun stuff: Have tea with him in the afternoons. Serve cookies. And when he's ready to go: Hug him fiercely.

From the Back Cover

Boys are different. Boy, are they different. This assuring guide, woven out of wisdom, humor, experience, and a boundless love and patience, is filled with hundreds of important lessons. Instilling values and confidence. Knowing when to say yes, and when to say no. Puppies and girlfriends. It's a mother's treasury.

About the Author

Melissa Harrison is a school library director. She and Harry are married, have two grown children, and live in Dallas, Texas.

Harry H. Harrison Jr. is a parenting expert and author of 1,001 Things It Means to Be a Dad and other 1,001 Things books from Thomas Nelson. For many years, he operated his own award-winning creative consultancy firm, Harrison Creative Directions.