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In How to Be an American Housewife Margaret Dilloway creates an irresistible heroine. Shoko is stubborn, contrary, proud, a wonderful housewife and… — Margot Livesey Copy Share Image
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I learned respect for womanhood from my father's tender caring for my mother, my sister, and his sisters. Father was the first… — Robert D. Hales Copy Share Image
Intensive mothering is the ultimate female Olympics: We are all in powerful competition with each other, in constant danger of being trumped… — Susan J. Douglas Copy Share Image
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The essence of motherhood is not restricted to women who have given birth; it is a principle inherent in both women and… — Mata Amritanandamayi Copy Share Image
Happy is that mother whose ability to help her children continues on from babyhood and manhood into maturity. Blessed is the son… — Lydia Hoyt Farmer Copy Share Image
The writer's only responsibility is to his art. He will be completely ruthless if he is a good one. He has a… — William Faulkner Copy Share Image
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My second mother is my maternal grandmother. Her name is Thelma. She also gave me a very powerful medicine; she made sure… — Erykah Badu Copy Share Image
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