Graduating from high school is a big step for any girl. She is leaving her childhood behind and beginning the rest of her life. She is also leaving her mother's protective circle of love and guidance. One of the greatest gifts a mother can give her daughter at this pivotal moment in her life is good counsel. In And One More Thing Before You Go...Maria Shriver, bestselling author, acclaimed journalist, First Lady of California, and mother of two daughters, provides a loving and heartfelt guide for girls as they go off to college.
Expanded from a speech given to her young friend Ally's graduating class, Maria writes as a wiser, more experienced girlfriend, but also as both the daughter of a mother whose advice she still seeks and as the mother of daughters for whom she wishes a fulfilling and happy life. In this stirring and inspiring guide, Maria talks to young women about how to find abundance and emotional richness, and how not to overlook life's most special gifts. Her ten rules -- told in a witty and poignant anecdotal style -- offer a firm grasp on what's really important in life.
And One More Thing Before You Go...is a book that transcends age groups, a book that will make you laugh, cry, and open your eyes to a new way of looking at life. Thoughtful, compassionate, and above all, filled with love, And One More Thing Before You Go...is a book that will make every mother cry and every daughter stop and think about her mother's words.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
And One More Thing Before You Go:
I did enjoy the book. A lot of what she had to say was common sense, but said we a bit of humor!
A little wisdom:
A speech turned into a book it discusses such topics as being flexible with your plans, having courage, learn from fear, have some balance to your life, have some gratitude towards others, remember who made you, and keep a childlike quality about you as you go out into the real world. A nice reflection of reality.
Love all 3 books:
Ilove Barbara Walters book, it helped me feel like I know her as a person, and I loved what I found out about her. She is a real person!!! I know I will love and enjoy Maria Shrivers books. Everytime I hear her on TV I feel I want to know her better, and I feel sure the two books I purchased of hers will do just that.
Excellent!!!:
Should be read by every woman, young or old. But, it is especially helpful for teen aged women in high school.
