Blessings for a Mother's Day

by Ruth Bell Graham

A delightful collection of the writings, thoughts, and prayers of Ruth Bell Graham, a mother of five herself, which will encourage mothers in every stage of life. While husband Billy traveled the world over, Graham was left to parent alone. The unique strength, quiet wisdom, and subtle humor that sustained her during those challenging years comes alive on the pages of this little book which offers refreshment and inspiration for moms feeling overworked and unappreciated. This colorful book includes many touching and humorous stories coupled with photographs from the Graham family album.

128 pages, Paperback

First published February 12, 2001

About the author

Ruth Graham was born in China; her parents were American medical missionaries at the Presbyterian Hospital 300 miles north of Shanghai. Ruth was a Christian from an early age. She graduated from Wheaton College, Illinois, where she met her future husband Billy Graham. They were married on August 13, 1943 in Montreat, NC when she was 23. Her husband became a full time evangelist preaching the gospel all over the world. She loved to move behind the scenes, away from the spotlight, and helped him craft and research sermons and even books. She wrote as an emotional release, while her husband was so often on the road. Ruth convinced Billy to move the family to Montreat, near her parents, when their first child was on the way. Her ministry flourished in the mountains of western North Carolina, where she built the family homestead and raised five children. Ruth and Billy were married over 65 years and had 19 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Ruth Graham died at the age of 87.

Reviews

[Jenny · Rating 1 out of 5]

Short little quips on motherhood..easy little read where i'd scan a few pages when i was too tired to read anything very "meaty."

[Leticia Mooney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I saw myself in this book, despite our wildly different circumstances. absolute must read for any Christian mothers.