Book cover for The Shared Wisdom of Mothers and Daughters: The Timelessness of Simple Truths by Alexandra Stoddard

The Shared Wisdom of Mothers and Daughters

The Timelessness of Simple Truths

2013 Released
2-3 Hours
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William MorrowISBN 9780062116420

In The Shared Wisdom of Mothers and Daughters, the inspirational follow up to the beloved Things I Want My Daughters to Know, lifestyle philosopher Alexandra Stoddard reflects on the lessons she’s learned from her own daughters and offers more words of wisdom in return.

As a mother and grandmother, Stoddard shares some of the most enlightening conversations she’s had with other women and their daughters.

Filled with enduring and heartfelt stories, Stoddard’s The Shared Wisdom of Mothers and Daughters delivers lessons about love and happiness that have been shared and learned by countless generations of mothers and their daughters.

Alexandra Stoddard’s The Shared Wisdom of Mothers and Daughters: The Timelessness of Simple Truths is a beautiful keepsake that celebrates the deep connections between mothers and daughters.


This warm and heartfelt guide explores timeless wisdom for every stage of life:


  • Intergenerational Wisdom: Discover how the balance shifts from a mother teaching her daughter to two women sharing their truths, inspired by Alexandra Stoddard’s relationship with her own daughters.
  • Cultivating Happiness: Gentle advice on finding joy in everyday life, putting your world in good order, and appreciating the simple, profound beauty of nature.
  • Practicing Patience: Learn how to navigate disappointments and change with grace, and why patience is the ultimate source of strength in family relationships.
  • A Timeless Keepsake: More than a book, this is a beautiful celebration of the mother-daughter bond, perfect for sharing and passing down through generations.

Alexandra Stoddard

Author of twenty-four books, Alexandra Stoddard is a sought-after speaker on the art of living. Through her lectures, articles, and books such as Living a Beautiful Life, Things I Want My Daughters to Know, Time Alive, Grace Notes, Open Your Eyes, and Feeling at Home, she has inspired millions to pursue more fulfilling lives. She lives with her husband in New York City and Stonington Village, Connecticut.

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