Useful Gifts
Colorful quotes & true stories to inspire everyday living
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For the girls of the world ~
In these pages you’ll find wise words, true stories and invaluable virtues of inspiring thinkers & doers... all “useful gifts” for your journey through life.
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curiosity
Wonder. And, find out.
“I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift would be curiosity.”
Eleanor Roosevelt
first lady
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passion
Do what you can’t get enough of.
“The only thing better than singing is more singing.”
Ella Fitzgerald
singer
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courage
Find your voice. And, take action.
“One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world.”
Malala Yousafzai
activist
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adventure
Push boundaries. Cross Borders. Go for it.
“When I think about my dreams, I don’t want to wait any longer.
I want to live them now.”
Léa Brassy
surfer
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About the Book
"I think, at a child's birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift would be curiosity." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt, first lady
What useful gifts do you wish for the girls of the world ~ curiosity, fearlessness, kindness, confidence, love?
Useful Gifts is an illustrated collection of quotes inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt’s words. Along with the wit and wisdom of inspiring women & girls, you’ll find brief biographies that make each quoteur’s story come to life.
The book showcases muses from history alongside today’s sheroes: an astronaut, mountaineer, computer scientist, adventurer, singer, dancer, chef, author, educator and more. Their empowering words and stories are accompanied by whimsical illustrations from award-winning artist Rashin Kheiriyeh.
These colorful pages are designed to ensure that the next generation of dreamers, thinkers and doers are inspired to discover ~ and share ~ their gifts.
About the Author
Pauline Weger founds, leads, discovers, sparks ideas, styles, shares, and coaches. She and her husband are raising two daughters and a Westie and currently live in Fairfax, Virginia.
Alicia Williamson researches, writes, curates, teaches, digs into every archive she can, gets revved up for good causes, and is always game for a countryside outing with her border collie.
Rashin Kheiriyeh, illustrator, paints, sketches, animates, teaches, promotes Persian literature, indulges in creating children's books, makes a mean cup of tea, and loves a good drive.