Things I Want My Daughters to Know

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 succinctlystated principles worth living by. Each statement is fleshed out in a few brief, useful paragraphs. By turns wise ("e;Pain is inevitable; suffering is a choice"e;), controversial ("e;Don't feel guilty about your feelings toward your parents, stepparents, or inlaws"e;), affirming ("e;You don't have to prove anything to anyone"e;), and humorous ("e;When you discover something you love, stock up"e;), these short pieces cut to the essence of what's important and are oases of clarity amid life's chaos.