When God Created Mothers

by Erma Bombeck

When it first appeared in Erma Bombeck's Mother's Day column in 1974, When God Created Mothers was an instant success, clipped from newspapers, tucked into purses, and tacked onto refrigerators all over America. Now in this beautiful keepsake edition, Bombeck's moving words are paired with original art that bring to life the warm portrait of motherhood contained within. An angel marvels at the detail and overtime that the good Lord is putting into his creation of mothers. Despite the six pairs of hands and the three pairs of eyes that every mother needs, the angel thinks she has discovered a "There's a leak," she pronounced. "I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model." "It's not a leak," said the Lord. "It's a tear." "What's it for?" "It's for joy, sadness, disappointment, pain, loneliness and pride." "You are a genius," said the angel. The Lord looked somber, "I didn't put it there." Every mother will treasure this moving tribute, penned by America's most beloved expert on motherhood.

Genres: Humor, Nonfiction

48 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2005

About the author

Erma Louise Bombeck, born Erma Fiste, was an American humorist who achieved great popularity for a newspaper column that depicted suburban home life humorously, in the second half of the 20th century.

For 31 years since 1965, Erma Bombeck published 4,000 newspaper articles. Already in the 1970s, her witty columns were read, twice weekly, by thirty million readers of 900 newspapers of USA and Canada. Besides, the majority of her 15 books became instant best sellers.

Reviews

[Lynne M. Hulen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terms Bombeck is a true GEM in God's Kingdom.

My mother read her daily newspaper column aloud to me during growing up years. She always started our weekdays with laughter & a good outlook on life. We miss her.

[Rita Wayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember when this original article came out. Then, years later my Mother showed it to me. I loved it instantly! How insightful...

[Carol Weeks · Rating 5 out of 5]

So sweet

Erma Bombeck always knew exactly where mothers' hearts were and what made them so special. Her talent was writing about it and sharing it with the rest of us.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a great reading. However I am still having some trouble understanding​ the end. Can anyone elaborate for me?