tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7650738503631899640.post1323048568783549716..comments2023-12-29T19:35:59.667-05:00Comments on Reading Matters: Win a copy of "Mom: A Celebration of Mothers from StoryCorps"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7650738503631899640.post-56384792386442383162010-05-03T22:02:11.506-04:002010-05-03T22:02:11.506-04:00T.D. Hanna
I have a Goddaughter that is very close...T.D. Hanna<br />I have a Goddaughter that is very close to me since she was 8 - now 30. During this year, her Dad died in January and her Grandmom died in March. While I always knew the importance of family, it has become clearer this year. And certainly, Mothers Day will be extra special this year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7650738503631899640.post-38327343907676361692010-05-02T21:45:24.218-04:002010-05-02T21:45:24.218-04:00As I get older, mom stories touch my heart. I did...As I get older, mom stories touch my heart. I did ask my mom before her passing for things about her life and I feel so lucky to have this information.<br />Brenda GaleBrendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7650738503631899640.post-27726540002461347522010-05-02T20:02:27.931-04:002010-05-02T20:02:27.931-04:00What a timely column for me! My grandmother passe...What a timely column for me! My grandmother passed away this week, just a month shy of her 85th birthday. Because she was our family historian, we feel as if we've lost a big piece of our collective history as well as a beloved mother and grandmother. And I intend to follow your suggestion and ask to interview my mom: this grandmother was my dad's mother -- my mom's mother-in-law, but my mom lost both of her parents decades ago and was extremely close to my grandmother. She regarded Grandma as a sort of second mom. So I think she'll see my asking to interview her as a fitting tribute. LaurieS, CharlotteLaurieShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381312916607206407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7650738503631899640.post-49070398103517901872010-05-02T15:55:30.107-04:002010-05-02T15:55:30.107-04:00It's funny how we come full circles with our m...It's funny how we come full circles with our mothers. When we are born we crave their love, time and attention; but as we go through our teenage years we spend our time and energy running from the thought of being seen with them or having to have the dreaded "how was your day?" conversation. As we enter our adult years we again desire those long conversations with our mothers, interviewing their own life experiences. I would love a copy of your book.Melissa Grey (Mplatko83@aol.com)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7650738503631899640.post-71976479672060115532010-05-02T15:25:36.267-04:002010-05-02T15:25:36.267-04:00I'm embarrassed to say I have never interviewe...I'm embarrassed to say I have never interviewed my mother. Granted, it's not like the concept has been bandied about in public circles. Until now.<br />Your column, and the book referenced there, provided a lovely "lightbulb moment" for me.<br />I'm a reporter. I interview people every day. Unblinkingly, I'll ask what it felt like for the woman who became a mother at age 14; what it's been like for a family with a mentally retarded child; and a myriad of other invasive and sensitive questions. <br />I've strived to create a comfortable, caring environment for people to trust me with their stories.<br />And yet, it was only recently that I even knew what my own mother had wanted to be when she grew up.<br />How did I discover this? My 21-year-old daughter unearthed it during a conversation with her grandmother.<br />Apparently, she inherited the interview gene and applied it to her own family.<br />Something I'm now even more adamant about doing. Before it's too late. Before the opportunity passes to get to know this wonderful woman I've been in awe of my whole life.<br />OK, so I won't be the one to write the book on this subject. But thank goodness such a book has been written. <br />Maybe I'll even receive one of the copies...<br />Phyllis Moore, Goldsboro, NCPhyllis Moorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7650738503631899640.post-78912545152646186122010-05-02T11:01:55.485-04:002010-05-02T11:01:55.485-04:00I bought 'Listening Is An Act Of Love' bec...I bought 'Listening Is An Act Of Love' because I was writing, loved StoryCorps, and was estranged from my mother who I dearly wanted to reconnect with. I was going to send a copy to her, to illicit some connection. I was afraid she'd respond unkindly, and didn't do it. Needless to say, she won't have me in her life. She's 80, and I have missed so much it breaks my heart. Maybe this time...Pamela Northnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7650738503631899640.post-84762380501282260822010-05-02T10:54:45.413-04:002010-05-02T10:54:45.413-04:00What a great idea! Although I've heard many s...What a great idea! Although I've heard many stories from my mother, I will interview her further because none of us have recorded her tales. She has had a tremendous impact on all of our lives (6 of us), as well as her grandchildren and great grandchildren. We all need to hear stories about her life in the mountains of North Carolina. Her culture on the farm has disappeared. Indeed, rememberance is a gift for us all. <br /><br />Regina FloydRegina Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03162642110276851800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7650738503631899640.post-70800811511580333562010-05-02T10:47:39.440-04:002010-05-02T10:47:39.440-04:00I would love a copy of this book....thanks for you...I would love a copy of this book....thanks for your column.....Val Charlotte NCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7650738503631899640.post-7318816610850996912010-05-02T09:51:01.948-04:002010-05-02T09:51:01.948-04:00I heard one of the StoryCorps mother's stories...I heard one of the StoryCorps mother's stories Friday on my way to work with one of my postpartum doula clients. This particular client is having a hard time adjusting to the normal challenges of motherhood such as a baby who doesn't sleep well yet. Nothing is out of the ordinary, it just takes time and patience. The story I heard was of a mother whose child was killed in a freak car accident and the pain of realizing she would go on living. Suffice to say I was in tears when I arrived at my client's home. For a moment I thought how easily it would be to say to this new mother, "Count your blessings and stop whining." But in truth, her reality right now is a challenging and painful one for her even though, thank goodness, she has a healthy little baby to hopefully mother for a lifetime!<br /><br />Would love to win a copy of the book.Pamela Diamondhttp://mypollyblog.livejournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7650738503631899640.post-34900063789334084372010-05-02T07:07:15.835-04:002010-05-02T07:07:15.835-04:00I am looking forward to interviewing my mom this m...I am looking forward to interviewing my mom this mother's day. What a great way for us to reconnect. She has recently relocated nearby after us living apart for thirty years.<br />Terry Bauer-BrownAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7650738503631899640.post-4552606426255494562010-05-02T03:40:58.986-04:002010-05-02T03:40:58.986-04:00What a wonderful concept for a book. Wish I had do...What a wonderful concept for a book. Wish I had done the same thing before my mother passed away 13 years ago. Lynne StevensonLynne Stevensonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7650738503631899640.post-5063164484517846602010-04-30T10:38:45.923-04:002010-04-30T10:38:45.923-04:00Always wanted to do the same type of thing - inter...Always wanted to do the same type of thing - interview my mother (as well as grandmother!) for family facts and note for my child and their child and so on!Heather Luisanoreply@blogger.com