Do You Know Your Dad’s Story
“…a wonderful way for adult sons and daughters to hopefully improve relationships with their Dad, learn something new or just have intriguing conversations with their fathers…” Author Christine Jackson
What do you really know about your Dad?
Do you know much about his childhood? The difficulties he has faced? The fun things he did? The things he wished he had done?
Your dad is so much more than the man who raised you. He grew up in a time very different from yours—the beliefs, habits, and expectations were very different, as were the way things were done. Your dad has seen a lot in his life, getting to hear his journey will help you to understand him in a whole new light.
Start the conversation with your dad, especially if he is elderly. This book is a guide which provides questions to ask, as well as how and when to ask them. Use this as a way to grow, mend and/or heal the relationship between you and your dad; preserve this man’s journey through life and in particular his role as Dad. His story is his legacy to you.
“…this book, Do You Know Your Dad's Story? becomes more valuable as the decades slip past, providing a snapshot in time not only of the individuals but also of the era in which they lived…” p.m.terrell, international award-winning, author.
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What Readers are Saying
““This book will help you get closer to your dad, through suggestions on how to get him to open up through thoughtful questions. … As you go through each chapter it brings back so many memories you shared with him and your family… I found it very thought provoking.“
“…insightful questions with thought provoking examples and explanations. It’s a book about exploring one’s heritage, strengthening or healing relationships and most importantly; honouring the wonderful person who brought you into this world. I love it!…”
“…We often think of our fathers, especially those of past generations, as being more one-dimensional financial providers when in fact their lives may have been varied and layered, filled with dreams and aspirations, successes and failures, tough times and fun times. This book delves deep into a multitude of layers and stages, exploring everything from his childhood to what formed his beliefs in politics, religion and much more…”
“…it reaches far beyond dates of birth, marriage and death and into the heart and soul of a woman and her family…” Multi-Award-Winning Author P.M. Terrell
What do you really know about your Mom?
Do you know what her hopes, dreams and desires were? Did she live them?
Your mom is so much more than the woman who raised you. She grew up in a time very different from yours—there were different beliefs, habits, and ways of doing things. Your mom has seen a lot in her life, getting to hear her journey will help you to understand her in a whole new light. Now is the time get to know her and to document her life. The only way to find out about your mom’s story is to ask… because one day she won’t be there anymore.
When we reach old age we should know our lives mattered, that we mattered, that we are loved, happy and feel connected.
This book offers a way to start conversations between you and your mom—in particular, elderly mothers. It is a guide which provides questions to ask, as well as how and when to ask them. Use this as a way to grow, heal and/or mend the relationship between mom and child; preserve this woman’s journey through life and in particular her role as Mom. Her story is her legacy to you.
“…insightful questions with thought provoking examples and explanations…” Christine Jackson
What Readers are Saying
“…the book comes alive with her personality, her aspirations from her youth to her elder years, her plans, hopes, fears and experiences. And as her life unfolds, so does a snapshot in time of a place and an era that formed her world…”
“…insightful questions with thought provoking examples and explanations. It’s a book about exploring one’s heritage, strengthening or healing relationships and most importantly; honouring the wonderful person who brought you into this world. I love it!…”
“….I will be recommending this book to my family and friends to read. It wasn’t till I read your book that I realized my own misgivings with Mom where because we are from different generations…”
“Glenna writes a very interesting book. We all know the basics of our mothers in this book Glenna gives us ideas on how to ask questions without being invasive. This gives us a deeper knowledge of our family history. I really enjoy it.”
What Readers are Saying
“…I had a hard time putting it down so I could my chores. You had me down to the last page…”
“…I love the story line and the emotions that come with trying to find the truth and learn who to trust. The way that the characters interact with each other is something that I could see actually happening…”
“Love the strong female lead character. Maggie has a special dial way of connecting all the dots and releases the information in the right moments…”
“…A brilliant read from Maggie Thoms it’s the first of her books I’ve read I loved it have already bought 2 others…”
Nonfiction Humor - Don't Laugh
You gotta pee… You gotta pee… Oh where, oh where could the women’s public bathroom be?
Oh there it is, you can tell by the long line up. You find your place, U-R-IN line. You look to the floor and shuffle forward, your mind racing. Please hurry. Why don’t they build more bathrooms—so many women, so few stalls? Women’s bathroom pretty much always have a lineup, no toilet paper, and tiny stalls. Who designs these things?
It is a very familiar scene that we as women experience all too often… and it isn’t fun, which is why we created this book, Don’t Laugh, A Women’s Playbook to the U-R-In Line for the Woman’s Public Bathroom… Again! This is a lighthearted look at this problem and what women can do to decrease their stress and to support their sisters at this time.
So the next time U-R-IN line, imagine for a moment connecting with other women. You turn to your neighbour and begin a conversation—Have you read… Do you know the song… Have you practiced the dance… Oh you haven’t? You must…
Read the book, have a laugh, sing a ditty, and learn the dance… although we’re pretty sure you already know it.
Our goal is to make the world a happier place, one pee at a time.
Live, love, laugh… just not too hard while U-R-In Line.
“Don’t Laugh” is a hilarious read that every woman can relate to. I read it in one sitting and I kept thinking it was the perfect book for reading in the bathroom itself…” International Award-winning Author P.M. Terrell
What Readers are Saying
“…Funny and fully relatable, its down-to-earth contents describe an all too familiar experience…“
“Don’t Laugh offers a lighthearted way of changing the world, one pee at a time… “
“Don’t Laugh” is a hilarious read that every woman can relate to...”
“This amazing little book captures the private and public thoughts of women waiting In-Line for a Women’s Public Bathroom. It will make you laugh out loud!“
Glenna Mageau
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