Posts Tagged ‘grandmothers’

A Gift Idea For Grandmothers on Mother’s Day

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

There are times when a book comes out that really captures the versatility and uniqueness of a special group of people.  Such a new book is “Eye of My Heart - 27 writers reveal the hidden pleasures and perils of being a grandmother”.  Barbara Graham, a noted writer herself, asked  these women to share their stories. The result shows what a diverse group of people we are defining what it is like to be a grandmother in the 21st century.   I am happy to include myself in this group since I am a grandmother to six delightful children.

What makes these stories so good is that they are written from the heart.  Many of the authors will be well known to the readers. To get a glimpse into their families is a special treat.  They talk about the struggles of working out the roles between adult children and grandparents, what to be called, how much to be involved etc. all illuminated by the sheer joy of being a grandmother.

So if anyone is still looking for that special gift for Mother’s Day I would highly recommend “Eye of my Heart” by Barbara Graham.

The Hidden Joys and Perils of Being a Grandmother

Friday, April 17th, 2009

Recently I read a  wonderful  realistic book “Eye Of My Heart” about the hidden pleasures and perils of being a grandmother.  Barbara Graham, a writer herself, asked 27 writers, who are all grandmothers, to share their stories. The result is an eye opening compilation of the different experiences of what it is like to be  grandmothers in the 21st century. I am also a grandmother of six grandchildren and I found something to relate to in almost every story.

When we become grandmothers we find ourselves in a whole new role.  Yet  this new role comes without a blueprint.  In “Eye Of MY Heart” every grandmother confronts the situation of having to deal with what she wants with the reality that these children have parents with their own ideas. One of the great delights of this book is that these well known writers open themselves up and let us see their struggles. All of us, who are grandparents now, are defining this new role. It is going to be different from the stories of our grandmothers.  This is a perfect gift both for mothers and grandmothers on Mother’s Day.