We Are Strong! Mothers and Daughters Stand Together by Fay A. Klingler

We Are Strong! Mothers and Daughters Stand Together Reviews

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  Sheila

  I really liked the format in which Fay wrote this book. It follows the Young Women's Values. With the wonderful stories of young and older women learning these principles, there is something for everyone to relate to. I also love how Fay sums up the end of each chapter, by saying: 1)Why do we teach our daughters about the value and then 2) How to teach our daughters about the value. This book is one that every LDS women should read with their daughters or granddaughters. I'm planning on doing this with my 16 year old daughter.
  
  Here are some of the key points that struck home with me. Actually it was hard not to quote the whole book. I chose some examples from the first few chapters and Young Women Values that were discussed.
  
  Faith
  -Where there is gratitude there is spirituality.
  -We always have a choice whether we are going to listen and
  obey the Lord.
  -We teach our daughters to live by faith because
  by faith we receive answers to our prayers.Why do we teach our daughters faith? To give
  them hope. We share the key tool that will help them
  bring about and recognize miracles in their own lives.
  
  Divine Nature
  One big difference between physical characteristics and divine
  traits is we have the ability to diminish or enhance the divine by
  the choices we make.
  -As women of all ages, if we are not
  watchful, experiences may confuse and entice us away from our
  birthright—the beautiful, the sacred, and the divine.
  
  I feel like it was a blessing to read this book. I"m so grateful for the opportunity to review it. I needed the guidance in this book to help me in my parenting as a single mom and to a mother of a young woman.
  Overall, this book is my top choice for gift giving on Mother's Day.It's a timely addition considering what's going on in the world today. This book will change women and remind them who they are. It will lift women up and ingrain in their minds how important they are in God's plan.
  
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  Cheri Crane

  This is a book that every girl, mother, and grandmother should read. The author skillfully weaves important values with stories and experiences that help the reader understand the importance of believing in our divine nature. Current challenges such as bullying and recovery from abusive situations are highlighted in a sensitive manner. Helpful suggestions are offered that will aid in healing from these all-too-common threats to our society. In my opinion, this is an important book that mothers and daughters should read together.
  
  
  
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  Cheryl

  As a Young Woman leader and a mother I find that often parents need a little extra help knowing how to lead and guide their youth. This book offers many practical and uplifting stories and analogies to help women of all ages. I also thought of many ways these principles could be taught to my son as I read. I was able to look at some of the Young Women Values in a new light as I pondered the teachings in this book. I was able to apply scriptures to myself and my family in new and meaningful ways. I am grateful for the opportunity I have had to read this book.
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  Angela

  As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this book is a great reminder of the lessons learned during my teenage years in Young Women. It helped me to take those lessons and incorporate them more often while raising my children. It is full of help and hope. I look forward to passing it along to my girls when they become Mothers.
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  Liz

  I won this in a first-reads giveaway. The same kind of tripe that the LDS church puts out to make women feel included. There are better ways for mothers and daughters to connect without the guilt and limiting roles prescribed by the church.
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  Cecily

  Fay Klingler does an excellent job of reaching out to women of all ages with uplifting, inspiring illustrations of how to become strong in faith and principles. I shared this book with my five daughters, in hopes that they will pass on these powerful teachings to the girls they are raising!