Things My Mama Told Me: The Wisdom That Shapes Our Lives

By Olga Samples Davis

There is no substitute for the sometimes gentle, often hard hitting, always loving wisdom of a mother. In Things My Mama Told Me, Samples Davis reflects upon, embraces, and celebrates a mother's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1578568196
• ISBN13: 9781578568192
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Waterbrook Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

Things My Mama Told Me: The Wisdom That Shapes Our Lives

If you're a parent or a child, a sibling or an "only" who wished for sibs, this book is for you. You'll recognize someone in the book and be better for having read Mrs. Browning Samples' "Mom-isms." Author, Olga Samples Davis, addresses experiences with which all of us can identify: funny, touching and straighforward. Her mama doesn't mince words! Neither does Ms. Davis. From laughing out at the antics of "busybody" reactions to front yard antics, to aching with sympathy at punishment for chilchood transgression, this is one of the best "buy-another-for-my-sisters-and-Mom-books" I've ever read. Between us, my mother and I have given away thirteen of 'em so far!

Rx: Try a Dose of Mama's Wisdom

This powerful book is not to be missed -- it's good for what ails you. The author's personality bursts forth on every page, disseminating her Mama's teachings for the benefit of all. To read this book is to know Olga Samples Davis as an old and dear friend and to learn from her Mama. Ms. Davis proves with every chapter that a rich childhood has nothing to do with money. Her sagacious Mama knew what her children needed at every juncture in order to develop into confident adults who know how to dwell in possibility, whatever life may throw at them. Why waste money on toys, for example, when the toys they created themselves were more creative and original than store-bought junk anyway? But most of all, Mama taught her children by example. No matter how little they had, Mama helped those who were less fortunate. When there was not enough money, Mama simply fell back on her "365 ways to cook beans." When her children cried, she comforted them. When she hurt, she cried, and her children comforted her. She taught them to sing, assuring them, "When you sing, you pray twice." Mama knew how to teach life skills and basic values in ways her children will remember for a lifetime. At a time when books advising us about how to live are all too common, Things My Mama Told Me is a one-of-a-kind treasure. It is a gem of a book that I'll return to again and again for hope, direction, and attitude adjustment. I plan to read it to my grandson; I know of no higher praise than that!

Things My Mama Told Me

I found Olga Samples Davis' book to be uplifting. I began reading this book on Mother's Day weekend and could not put it down. The reading was so uplifting and inspirational. Some of the stories Olga shares in her book brought back warm memories of my relationship with my Mother. Some of them left me in awe. I smiled, I laughed, I cried and I prayed. This book is a great read for all ages. It would make a great gift for mothers-to-be!

A Tribute to Mom

As the title indicates, author Olga Samples Davis shares with the reader important life lessons that she learned from her mother, Browning Louvenia McKinney Samples. THINGS MY MAMA TOLD ME reads like a personal journal and the reader is drawn into the stories and anecdotes the author shares about her mother. Each chapter deals with a different topic and is introduced through various proverbs, words of wisdom, or "momisms." THINGS MY MAMA TOLD ME is a tribute, not just to the author's mother, but to all mothers. The book shows the love, patience, and sacrifice that it takes to raise a family. Although the book celebrates the unique relationship that mothers and daughters share, the stories have a universal appeal and can be enjoyed by all.

Wisdom is the Way - Mama Knows Best

I love this book. It was the not just for Mothers...it's for daughters...sons and Fathers - everybody! God used Olga Samples Davis (www.OlgaSamplesDavis.com) to put all the "Mama" wisdom in one book ...and she did it! Awesome. You'll see your own "Mother Conscious" in this book. If you want to laugh, cry and be inspired - this the book. Well written! By the way, everyday is Mother's Day and even my mom loved this book and she's a real critic.