Secrets of a Jewish Mother : Real Advice, Real Stories, Real Love

by Zarin, Jill (Author); Kamen, Gloria (Author); Wexler, Lisa (Author)

• ISBN13: 9780525951797
• ISBN10: 0525951792
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-04-15
• Publisher: E P Dutton

Summary

The Jewish Mother knows what she wants. And what you should want too. In Secrets of a Jewish Mother, you'll learn how to make her methods your very own, and as result you'll give and get of love and happiness in great amounts. In what could be thought of as the Jewish Mother's Guide to Life, Jill Zarin, the breakout star of Bravo's hit series, The Real Housewives of New York, teams up with her sister, Lisa Wexler, award-winning host of daily radio program The Lisa Wexler Show, and her mother, the estimable Gloria Kamen who made a splash on Jill's series last year. Secrets of a Jewish Mothershows readers that being clear about what you want is the best policy, and standing up for yourself and your family is always the right way to go. Using real life examples, stories from Jill, Lisa and Gloria, this mother/daughter trio reveals their secrets to life, love, and happiness. Some of their Jewish Mother tips include: • Dating: "A good man is hard to find, but so is a good woman. Don't settle for less than you deserve." • Parenting: "Fair is not always equal; equal is not always fair." • Family: "Bar mitzvahs and weddings: The grudge starts here." • Money: "Don't wait 'til you're dead to give it away." • The clichés that matter: "Bring a gift." And, remember, a lot of love and a little matzoh ball soup never hurt anyone.

Author Biography

Jill Zarin is one of the stars of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City.
Lisa Wexler is a lawyer and host of the Lisa Wexler Show on the Cox radio stations. She lives in Westport, Connecticut.
Gloria Kamen, their mother, was the surprise hit of Real Housewives season two. She will be writing her "Ask Gloria" advice column BravoTV.com when season three premiers in March 2010. Gloria lives in Boca Raton, Florida.

Table of Contents

Introduction: A lot of love and a little matzoh ball soup never hurt anyone	p. ix
Friendship: Finding a friend is finding the best part of yourself and setting it free	p. 1
Dating: Just because he isn't perfect doesn't mean he won't be perfectly right for you	p. 37
Beauty and Health: Let's face it; it's hard to undo a first impression, and if a first impression is really lousy, you won't have the chance to make a second	p. 74
Education: What you know is the one thing no one can take away from you	p. 124
Career: Careers are where you realize your potential and fulfill your dreams	p. 124
Marriage: If anyone who has been married a longtime tells you her marriage is and always has been perfect, she is lying	p. 148
Family Focus-The Non-negotiables: You are a bride today and a mother-in-law tomorrow. Be kind. What goes around, comes around	p. 176
Money: Money is round. It comes and goes in life	p. 206
Parenting: Make sure your children know you love them, everyday and in as many ways as you can	p. 226
Superstitions and the Clichés That Matter: Kaynahora, pooh, pooh, spit	p. 274
Are You a Real Jewish Mother?: Laugh at Ourselves, and Love Each Other	p. 281
A Coda from the Kinder	p. 285
Yiddish Glossary	p. 288
Acknowledgments	p. 294
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