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8 Quotes from famous mums that perfectly encapsulate the beauty of motherhood

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8 Quotes from famous mums that perfectly encapsulate the beauty of motherhood

If a picture is worth a thousand words, these beautiful illustrations about motherhood are worth double!

Samantha Hahn, mother of two and illustrator, knows that motherhood is more than an experience. It’s a story. A beautiful story that can fill many pages; one that can bring insight and joy to the lives of many.

That’s why Hahn decided to use her artistic to skills to shine some light on the journey of motherhood in her book A Mother is a Story: A Celebration of Motherhood. In her book, Hahn uses her beautiful illustrations and resonating quotes from noteworthy moms like Maya Angelou, Violet Gaynor, Simone de Beauvoir, Anita Diamont, etc. to express the joy and beauty that comes with motherhood.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, if that’s true, then Hahn’s bedazzling illustrations say double. Here are 8 heartwarming and inspirational excerpts from her book:

 

1. Cynthia Rowley in The Glow: An Inspiring Guide to Stylish Motherhood by Violet Gaynor

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2. Debra Ginsberg, Raising Blaze: Bringing Up an Extraordinary Son in an Ordinary World

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3. Emma Straub, “Sugar Moon” for Apoteker Tepe

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Click next to see more of Hahn’s beautiful illustrations, and these famous mothers’ quotes! 

 

4. Amy Tan, The Bonesetter’s Daughter

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5. Amy Poehler, Yes Please

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6. Simone de Beauvoir,The Second Sex

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7. Natalie Holbrook, Hey Natalie Jean: Advice, Musings, and Inspiration on Marriage, Motherhood and Style

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Anita Diamant, The Red Tent

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All images belong to Samantha Hahn, copyright 2016. These images were used with permission from Hahn.

Find out more about Samantha Hahn by visiting her website, and be sure to pick up a copy of her book here.

 

If you have any insights, questions or comments regarding the topic, please share them with us!

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