{"id":9203,"date":"2024-05-04T21:12:08","date_gmt":"2024-05-04T13:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=9203"},"modified":"2024-05-06T10:09:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T02:09:04","slug":"books-for-mothers-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/books-for-mothers-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Books for Mother’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s Mother\u2019s Day again, and while we have our own tributes and ways in showing our appreciation and love for our moms, we\u2019re no short of unique stories to tell when it comes to how they navigate (and survive) in what we all know as the toughest job in the world. With a 24\/7 work schedule, no salary, no vacation leaves, here are six books that showcase what being a mom is, in unique lens and stories we\u2019ve yet to hear:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Chairmom by Merlee Jayme<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    For many moms, they\nhave to choose between career or home life. But Chairmom Merlee Jayme shows how\nintegrating both is possible and that any mom can be \u201cmombitious\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Explore the dual\ndemands of leadership in the workplace and nurturing at home as Merlee shares\nher empowering journey navigating the high stakes of the advertising industry\nwhile being a committed mother to four daughters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Bidang Misis: Paano Tutugon sa Hamon habang OFW si\n Mister by Gitte Quintos<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      In our Philippine\nsociety, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) are more common than we think. It\u2019s a\ntypical story in many families: one parent has to work abroad while the other\nis left to take care of the family all alone for prolonged periods of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This book\nhighlights different stories of Filipino moms who have to maintain their\nhouseholds while their husbands work overseas. It provides guidance and support\non how to navigate such complex family setups, while celebrating the resilience\nand creativity of women holding families together despite the distances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Fearless Filipinas II: 24 Women Who Dared to Dream\n by Bookshelf PH<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        A deep dive into\nthe lives of 24 Filipinas who have broken barriers and set new standards in\ntheir respective fields, this collection includes stories of mothers who are\nnot just nurturing homes but also nurturing change and innovation in society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Jasmines in Her Hair by Kalpesh Desai<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          In a poignant,\nheartfelt tribute, Kalpesh Desai brings to life the experiences he had with a\nwoman he loves. From freestyle poems to letters of love and affection, this\nbook speaks volumes on how women, including moms, can tug at men\u2019s heartstrings\nand change them for the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          1. The Legend of Tessie Agana: Beloved Child Star of\n the Philippines by Mylene Agana Jao Richardson<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            What started as a\nfamily memoir for a mother and grandmother with dementia, daughter Mylene Agana\nJao Richardson celebrates her mother\u2019s cinematic achievements as a child star\nduring the 1950s Golden Age of Philippine Cinema. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            After a tumultuous\ntime of fame and stardom, the book explores Tessie Agana\u2019s role as a mother,\noffering a unique perspective on balancing public adoration with private\nfamilial responsibilities including challenges of motherhood and even a look\ninto mental health from serving such a critical family role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            1. Healthy Buhay, Happy Mama: Risa Hontiveros\u2019 Journey\n through Motherhood by Risa Hontiveros<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Senator Risa\nHontiveros shares her personal anecdotes and insights on raising four children\nas a single mother while serving as a senator with heavy responsibilities to\nthe Filipino public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              She also delves\ninto her role in advocating for health and women\u2019s rights, extending her\npersonal household advocacies into concrete laws and programs that she hopes\nevery Filipino mom can also take advantage of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              This Mother\u2019s Day, we invite everyone to\nexplore these stories that not only celebrate motherhood in all its forms but\nalso inspire courage, resilience, and love. Whether you\u2019re looking for a\nperfect gift or tribute to honor your mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures\neverywhere, we know these books are physical proofs of how heartfelt and deep\ntheir influence is on our everyday lives and how their collective love builds a\nstronger Filipino community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Bookshelf PH<\/a> is an online bookstore and book publisher in the Philippines<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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