Essays from the Heart: A Mother's Gift to Her Daughter

by Judith Kan

Kan wanted to give her elder daughter a high school graduation gift she could not buy anywhere -- so she has given her the gift of wisdom. Her essays blend the cultures of East and West and express... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581510616
• ISBN13: 9781581510614
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Bookpartners
• Length: 183 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

A Mother's Love Never Fades

As a hispanic man I enjoy books that celebrate cultural diversity and lifelong learning. Although the author Judith Kan is an Asian woman, I feel as if I can relate to the hard won advice she gives her daughter in Essays From the Heart. My wife died two years ago and won't be able to see our daughter graduate this year. It breaks my heart not only because I miss my wife, but because my wife and daughter were so very close. I gave Essays From The Heart to my daughter as an early graduationm gift. She says that when she read it she was flooded with memories of time spent with her mother. She felt as though her mother was there, ever so gently helping her make important decisions for her future. At a time when a daughter needs a mother most, Judith Kan has given us a gift that will last a lifetime. Thank you so very much. Jesus Garcia

A map for the journey of life

Life is hard and full of opportunities to make mistakes. It is my opinion that any help from outside sources should be welcomed with open arms and a discerning mind. One of the joys of being an adult is that we have permission to make decisions based on our experiences and knowledge.Judith Kan has drawn the roadmap for a successful transition from childhood to adult life. Based on her own life experiences, and the experiences of her colleagues and friends, Essays From the Heart offers an incredible link that offers no option other than success. Kan herself admits that there is no one right answer to the problems we face in life, and she also admits her own human mistakes. There is no way to totally avoid the pitfalls in the road of life, however after gleaning knowledge and understanding from those around you, an adult should have the ability to dust themselves off and start down the road again.Judith Kan's book is beautifully written and her fresh literary voice offers pearls of widsom that are timeless and appreciated by audiences worldwide. Whether you are looking for an inspirational gift for a young person or an adult needing to refocus their life, this book will help in their search for answers.

Inspiring!

Judith has given the most precious gift a mother could give a daughter - her candid and honest tales of successes, failures and advice. All mothers should read this book.

Don't wait for Mother's Day to pick this up!

Judith Kan's debut work resonates with wisdom and experience, delivered from the hip as well as from the heart. I recommend this book for anyone who has children, as well as for anyone needing a primer on how to make the most of the joys, wonders and challenges that are Life.