The Mother Book: A Compendium of Trivia & Grandeur Concerning Mothers, Motherhood & MaternityAbstract: Mothers and their children are the subject of this trivia collection. Included are 30 chapters of anecdotes, facts, fallacies, jokes, poems, literature, songs and curiosities about mothers. The diversity of mothers and motherhood is shown with a touch of subjective whimsey. The book tries not to offend or stereotype or This injustice. The materials are placed informally and some topics such as the pros and cons of natural childbirth are not discussed. (kbc). |
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Page 133
... Grandma . " ( The exception is Jackie , as you'll see . ) Once , fresh from the beauty parlor and wearing a new Paris gown , Rose made an entrance at a party in high good humor because her maid had just said , “ Madam , you don't look a ...
... Grandma . " ( The exception is Jackie , as you'll see . ) Once , fresh from the beauty parlor and wearing a new Paris gown , Rose made an entrance at a party in high good humor because her maid had just said , “ Madam , you don't look a ...
Page 393
... Grandma Trepel put up with Grandpa for 77 years . She had been married to him at 14 , sight unseen , the marriage having been arranged by both sets of parents when the children were born , which was the custom in the old country . " Grandma ...
... Grandma Trepel put up with Grandpa for 77 years . She had been married to him at 14 , sight unseen , the marriage having been arranged by both sets of parents when the children were born , which was the custom in the old country . " Grandma ...
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... grandma . " You ought to see her pictures ! " Given charge of little Murray and Melvin for the afternoon , Grandma Goldstein decided to give them the treat of a soda . Just as they reached the corner drug store , a friend approached ...
... grandma . " You ought to see her pictures ! " Given charge of little Murray and Melvin for the afternoon , Grandma Goldstein decided to give them the treat of a soda . Just as they reached the corner drug store , a friend approached ...
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