Books with title Raru's Gift - A Mother's Love

Bettyrose Woody knew that her mother wasn’t like other mothers, that her behavior was not normal. As a child, she didn’t have a name for what was going on. She just silently suffered through her mother’s unpredictable punishments and rages. Years ater, Bettyrose would discover the words she spent her childhood looking for: narcissistic personality disorder. Now, NPD is a recognized mental illness in the psychiatric community. That wasn’t always the case. There was little support for those traumatized by narcissists. Young Bettyrose never had a way of understanding her mother’s actions or how she could behave so inhumanely toward her own children. The ramifications of this childhood abuse would echo throughout her life. Through her memoir, Bettyrose traces the toxic effects of her mother’s NPD in her own life. It would take her years to recover from the many ways she suffered under her mother’s care. At the same time, Bettyrose demonstrates an astounding level of empathy for the woman who hurt her. She looks back into her mother’s own life and discovers the roots of her NPD and what made her the woman she was, in the process finding a path to healing and hope for herself. Please leave a review.

Characters (All Characters are Dogs): "Raru"Raru is the young mother of the largest litter of puppies in the town of Wigglesburg. She thought the rumbling in her tummy might have been from the ribs she had at the barbeque the day before, but she found out it was a little more complicated than that. Walk with her as she deals with the news she has received and grapples with what to do. Watch how the local townsfolk come to help her and the love they extend to her. Grandma:I can't wait for you to meet Grandma who is the town sage. Everyone loves her and she is the consummate host. Hunker down on a rainy day in front of her giant fireplace and enjoy a plate of fresh made biscuits and hot tea.Doc:Doc is the local doctor. He is the old fashion kind of doctor that every small town should have. He is so excited about the new puppies because he doesn't quite understand the whole situation.Buddy and Betty Blue Buddy and Betty Blue are like many who grow up in small towns across America. They constantly serve the community in any way they can. They are always looking out for the town but they definitely feel like one thing is missing in their lives. Come to Wigglesburg and fall in love with this host of characters.Note from the author: This book was originally written just for my son. I wanted him to know that his life is a special gift to his parents and others in his life. I thought a good animal story would help him to understand this. I showed the manuscript to a number of people at work. They often took it with a yawn and a look on their faces like, "I'll get around to it." When they brought it back more than a few had tears in their eyes. Almost everyone handed it back to me telling me that I had to do something with this story. Many expressed how much it had meant to them. I was shocked. I had no idea this children's book would also touch grownups! I read it to my son who was six years old at the time and he got the humor in it and the tenderness of some of the situations. One co-worker read it to his grandchildren which prompted a great discussion about their lives being a gift and what that means. I knew that there was something special about the characters in this book because of how they seemed to touch people. I can't wait for you to experience this as well. How did Raru get her name? When my wife was a little girl, they didn't have a pet dog, so her brother would pretend that he was her pet dog. When he would howl like a dog for her, it would sound kind of like, "Raruuuuuuuuuu!" So she named her new pet dog (her brother) "Raru." When I wrote this book there was no other choice for a name for the lead character! Some may also be interested in the process of how the story was developed. A famous musician was talking in an interview and said that he felt that the songs he wrote were not so much "crafted" as much as just played, and then recorded on paper what came out. I related to this description of the process. I don't remember thinking that I needed a character who is this or that kind of personality. It was more that the story flowed in my mind and I wrote it down as fast as I could. Some parts of the story line and what happened were crafted to some extent but the characters were just who they were. I sincerely hope you enjoy getting to know them and that they are a blessing to you and to your family.

The special bond a mother shares with her children is one of the most powerful forces of nature. The unconditional love from the ever-watchful eye of a mother is something to always be cherished.From the author of The Snowman's Song, Growing Up Sisters, and The Super Tiny Ghost, Marilee Joy Mayfield's newest children's book has quickly become one of her best sellers.

Pixar Animation Studio's 13th animated feature film, Disney/Pixar Brave, is an epic adventure set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. Determined to carve her own path in life, a skilled archer named Princess Merida defies a sacred age-old custom—and inadvertently unleashes a beastly curse upon the kingdom. To set things right, Merida embarks on a perilous quest and discovers the meaning of true bravery. This Step 2 reader based on the film is perfect for boys and girls ages 4-6.

Pixar Animation Studio's 13th animated feature film, Disney/Pixar Brave, is an epic adventure set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. Determined to carve her own path in life, a skilled archer named Princess Merida defies a sacred age-old custom—and inadvertently unleashes a beastly curse upon the kingdom. To set things right, Merida embarks on a perilous quest and discovers the meaning of true bravery. This Step 2 reader based on the film is perfect for boys and girls ages 4-6.

Bettyrose Woody knew that her mother wasn’t like other mothers, that her behavior was not normal. As a child, she didn’t have a name for what was going on. She just silently suffered through her mother’s unpredictable punishments and rages. Years later, Bettyrose would discover the words she spent her childhood looking for: narcissistic personality disorder. Now, NPD is a recognized mental illness in the psychiatric community. That wasn’t always the case. There was little support for those traumatized by narcissists. Young Bettyrose never had a way of understanding her mother’s actions or how she could behave so inhumanely toward her own children. The ramifications of this childhood abuse would echo throughout her life. Through her memoir, Bettyrose traces the toxic effects of her mother’s NPD in her own life. It would take her years to recover from the many ways she suffered under her mother’s care. At the same time, Bettyrose demonstrates an astounding level of empathy for the woman who hurt her. She looks back into her mother’s own life and discovers the roots of her NPD and what made her the woman she was, in the process finding a path to healing and hope for herself.

Holly Faye Lovell sure can sing. Everyone in Biscay, Mississippi, knows that. And when at fourteen she becomes the youngest student ever to win a scholarship to the prestigious Haverty School of Music, her dream of pursuing a singing career is on its way. But for the first time in her life, Holly must leave behind her mother, Wanda. Although they don’t have much in the way of money, there’s always been plenty of love . . . and there’s always been Wanda’s birthmark, an ugly red scar on the side of her face that makes people who don’t know her turn away. Now that Holly's off with her posh new friends and new life, she’s ashamed to find herself embarrassed by her mom and their humble background. And Wanda finds herself wanting to reveal a long-hidden secret . . . a secret that could destroy their bond forever.A portion of the proceeds from this book will go to The Britney Spears Foundation. From the Hardcover edition.

Holly Faye Lovell sure can sing. Everyone in Biscay, Mississippi, knows that. And when at fourteen she becomes the youngest student ever to win a scholarship to the prestigious Haverty School of Music, her dream of pursuing a singing career is on its way. But for the first time in her life, Holly must leave behind her mother, Wanda. Although they don’t have much in the way of money, there’s always been plenty of love . . . and there’s always been Wanda’s birthmark, an ugly red scar on the side of her face that makes people who don’t know her turn away. Now that Holly's off with her posh new friends and new life, she’s ashamed to find herself embarrassed by her mom and their humble background. And Wanda finds herself wanting to reveal a long-hidden secret . . . a secret that could destroy their bond forever.A portion of the proceeds from this book will go to The Britney Spears Foundation.

Born disabled with a severely deformed right leg in the impoverished African nation of Ghana, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah began life as an outcast, shunned by most of society and abandoned by his own father. Against all odds, Emmanuel not only changed society's perception of himself, but of all disabled children and adults in his country and throughout the world due in part to the driving force in his life-his mother's love. Known to Emmanuel as Mama Comfort, Emmanuel's mother gave him the love and tools he needed to believe in himself, as well as the fortitude to create social and political change for disabled citizens throughout Ghana. Refusing to be labeled or limited by his disability, Emmanuel completed a 400-mile bike ride across Ghana to raise awareness of the plight of disabled individuals in his home country. Emmanuel's efforts did not go unnoticed, and he was later awarded the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage by Oprah Winfrey at ESPN's 2005 ESPY Awards. This led President Kufour of Ghana to bring the Disability Bill to the floor of Ghana's Parliament. Six months later, the bill passed-guaranteeing equal rights for disabled persons in Ghana in education, public access, and employment, and changing lives in that country and attitudes around the world. A Mother's Love is a heartwarming story of unwavering love and support of a mother and the unlocked potential found in her son, despite his perceived limitations. A Mother's Love will serve as a reminder to adults and children alike that obstacles in the path of life are not an excuse to judge nor a reason to surrender, but merely a challenge to overcome. A Mother's Love is part of Reflections Publishing's "Kids Helping Kids Through Books" series and is written by child author, Anthony Mazza, in collaboration with Emmanuel.

Pixar Animation Studio's 13th animated feature film, Disney/Pixar Brave, is an epic adventure set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. Determined to carve her own path in life, a skilled archer named Princess Merida defies a sacred age-old custom—and inadvertently unleashes a beastly curse upon the kingdom. To set things right, Merida embarks on a perilous quest and discovers the meaning of true bravery. This Step 2 reader based on the film is perfect for boys and girls ages 4-6.