16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood
by Barbara Olivo Cagle
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  • 1/31/2010 4:48 AM Astrid wrote:
    What an amazing give away! It sounds amazing. My mum was number 11 out of 12. 4 others died, so my gran carried 16 children too. Sadly I never actually met her... I would love a chance to win this book and if I don't I would love to read it ayway. Where could I purchase it?
    Lots of greetings from Scotland and thanks for entering my giveaway
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  • 1/28/2010 10:05 PM Beth wrote:
    Thanks for entering my giveaway! I think I remember seeing your blog last year? I have a great-grandmother who had 16 children and is still living! Her kids put together a book of her childhood and her children childhoods! It's so neat to look through it to see how they all live in a three bedroom farm house!
    Good luck! happy blog hopping!
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  • 10/3/2009 7:18 PM Carolyn Dixon wrote:
    Bobbie, I've just spent the last half hour reading your blog. Very interesting, and it means so much to read all that after having read every word of your book. It was one of those books that you can't put down. I already have told many people about how much I enjoyed your book. Your friend, carolyn
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  • 5/1/2009 8:44 AM Lisa Jurist wrote:
    What a wonderful book...Kudos to your mom.. she sounds like a wonderful, unselfish loving mom! And for all those out there who grew up with less than that.. your book is a great opportunity to read about the positives in life and to learn how to be better parents ourselves!
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  • 4/28/2009 11:17 AM Anne Sperling wrote:
    Hi Barbara,

    I'm so impressed with what you have accomplished with your book, dancing and all that you do to make a beautiful life for yourself and those around you.
    Bless you and Cheers! Your friend,
    Anne
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  • 4/28/2009 12:17 AM Cory wrote:
    Thank you Barbara for leaving me a comment.
    Wow! Your mom looks great. What a beautiful family. My gradmother had 14 children and died at 105....she was great, I miss her.
    I bookmarked your sites so that I can read them slowly. Please include me in the draw.
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  • 4/27/2009 7:18 PM Bonnie McDade wrote:
    Well, kiddo, I finally had a chance to take a look for more than a split second, and your blog is truly great!!! Excellent job, m’dear. Good for you!!!! The pix are terrific!!!!

    SO proud of you.

    Bonnie
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  • 4/27/2009 6:51 PM William wrote:
    Barbara, You and all those fine young ladies looked terrific!!!!!!!!!!! It's beautiful! Who design all the clothing? I bet you probably had something to do with that. I bet your family was proud watching the news. Did (16XMom) watch it yet? Very nice job really of the book presentation on your website. Love you, William
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  • 4/27/2009 12:11 PM Dee Eliason wrote:
    Loved your shim sham dance! you go girl!!
    Love you ! Dee
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  • 4/25/2009 7:53 AM Faye Baxter wrote:
    This is so beautiful and so are you my friend! Can you believe we've grown so much and possibly wiser...I do believe you and I are still 17 inside!

    I so remember when you hit the tree! I walked into your hospital room and walked right back out. It was not my Bobbie I saw, but an alien who slept in that hospital bed! I remember almost fainting and Thank God your brother was there since he sat me down and made sure I recovered. I was so happy when you could finally see clear and spoke even though it was in very hushed tones! I'll never forget!!!

    Love,
    Faye Baker Baxter, Girlfriend of 40+ years! And one of your Brides Maids!

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  • 4/25/2009 7:16 AM Kathy wrote:
    Hi Aunt Barbara,
    Just thought I'd let you know that I finally have a copy of your book through my daughter in Nebraska. I am about halfway through. It's been fun reading and most enlightening. I had often wondered about the relationship between grandma and grandpa. Seems even at a young age, he wasn't treating her like the princess that she was and still is.

    Well anyway, good job!
    Love,
    Kathy Mills
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  • 4/25/2009 1:43 AM Lorene L wrote:
    Great Book!!! I really enjoyed it.
    I love true stories. I will share this with others
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  • 4/20/2009 3:21 PM Bernadette McCarry Wyatt wrote:
    Hi Bobbie. I bought your book as soon as I heard it was out. What a fantastic read. Being a parent has got to be the most challenging, blind endeavor any person could undertake. There is no formula. However, your mom seems to have found the answers. Her dedication to family, education, and community is admirable. It would be impossible to chose a favorite story, but I can attest to the fact that her "words of wisdom" are true words of wisdom. I wish your book had been available when my children were young. I could have learned a thing or two from your mom. I encourage ALL young moms and dads to read this book and learn what being a parent really means. It's not what you can buy your children, it's what you teach them. What a remarkable woman!
    And a word for you Bobbie. The book was an easy, enjoyable read. Great job!

    Bernie
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  • 4/15/2009 8:49 AM Enzie Shahmiri wrote:
    Hi Barbara,

    My goodness 16 children! That puts an entirely different spin on what it means to be a mother! Your book sounds very interesting and is such a nice tribute.

    Thank you for inviting me to have a look!
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  • 4/11/2009 1:38 PM ken olivo wrote:
    Thanks Barbara for writing this book. You kept my attention from cover to cover. There are so many facts about Mom and her upbringing that I never new about. Love, your brother Ken.
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  • 4/8/2009 9:35 AM Toni Rigoni wrote:
    A CHARMING book; a true-life story of a woman and her family. I have passed this book to my sister-in-law in Phoenix who belongs to a book club and she loved it!
    Bobbie, thanks for sharing your family with all of us.
    Toni Rigoni
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  • 4/8/2009 4:11 AM Uni Walker wrote:
    Bobbie..16 X Mom is such a wonderful, and heart-stirring recount of your family and your mother's unconditional love! ( This book will make a wonderful Mothers' Day gift for a mom ) I am proud to be connected in "some little way' to your family. Your mom's 91st birthday pictures are great..and she still is so beautiful. God Bless her and God Bless you for sharing her with all of us.

    Love,

    Uni
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  • 4/7/2009 8:03 PM Jan Back wrote:
    Congratulations on publishing your Fabulous book Barbara!!! You must be very proud of your work...16X Mom is a wonderful story of your Mom's life and family times...I never knew all of those details...your dedication and passion to write this book and chronicle your family history is amazing...thanks for sharing your documentary with our world!!! Love all of the pictures of your family..how is your Mom and your brothers and sisters?...it has been so long since I have seen them all..please give everyone my love and warm regards!! Happy Easter..

    Jan (Lopes) Back
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  • 3/31/2009 9:57 AM Jackie Jenkinson Forney wrote:
    Barbara,
    I loved your book. Through it, I highly respect your mom for her dedication to her family and the love for all of her children. Having a family member myself that has mulitable children [12] I wish she would read your book. Your mom is proof that you can have many children and raise them yourself and not make the children raise each other, looseing their childhoods. Your mom is a true inspiration. I am so proud of you for the great job you did on this project. Wanting to publish my own works, I know how much work and research goes into this adventure. I am thankful for you being president of our club and being a dedicated leader. You did a great job and the club was better for it. I wish you all the best with this book. It has a great story to tell. Kudos to you!
    God Bless, Jackie
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  • 3/31/2009 6:55 AM chris swan wrote:
    WOW this sounds like a wonderful book. My ex husband is one of 16 so I am so amazed with that life experience. I am one of 3 but would love to tell my moms story as much as I could remember since my mom passed away.
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  • 3/30/2009 10:19 PM Jeri Doten wrote:
    Thanks Bobbie for writing Mom's story - I don't think anyone could have done a better job!!! It sure did keep my attention - I'm just now learning about details and events about Mom which we would never have known had you not written this book. So again, thanks Bobbie - you are definitely a "special sister"!!
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  • 3/29/2009 1:01 PM marialice olivo wrote:
    I want to wish you all good things in life and tell you how happy I am that you're my sister. Sixteen x Mom is a brilliant and highly emotional book of love, sacrifice and dedication.

    Love, Marialice
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  • 3/22/2009 9:45 AM Great-Granny Grandma wrote:
    Wow! Your mom looks great. She sure doesn't look 91. And now she's going to a 91-year-old whizzing around in her little red car. God bless her! I hope she has lots of fun with it.
    And, of course, I would love to win your book about her.
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  • 2/11/2009 8:34 PM Beth wrote:
    I would Love to win your book! I read in your Bio that your from Spokane. My husband was born and raised in Spokane. Its so beautiful there. Now he is a Tennessee guy. 16 children,,wow, 2 of them almost did me in! Ha! Thanks for offering this wonderful giveaway!
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  • 2/11/2009 8:01 PM Melinda Colvin wrote:
    Barbara, I so enjoyed your book. It's better than a novel because the people are real. Your mother is an amazing example of what a mother should be. All of her children must know how lucky they are.
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  • 2/11/2009 1:16 AM Lynda Taylor wrote:
    Barbara
    What a wonderful tribute to your mother.
    And I thought being one of seven was a lot. wow. 16.Please enter me into the draw and thanks for your generosity.
    Lynda - Australia
    lyndat65 at tpg.com.au
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  • 2/10/2009 10:00 PM Corina Del Pozzo wrote:
    I really enjoyed reading your book. Your mother is an amazing woman! I would love the opportunity to take you and your mother to lunch then next time your in town.
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  • 2/10/2009 8:03 PM jeri doten wrote:
    Bobbie, I loved your book and would love to have another one. I know you've put alot of work into this book and would love to win one.
    Thanks!!
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  • 2/10/2009 9:35 AM Catherine Kelley wrote:
    This book is just fabulous! What an experience and what a wonderful way to honor your mother! Truly a must read!!!
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  • 2/10/2009 1:22 AM Jeamette wrote:
    Barbara, I really enjoyed revisiting a lot of the stories of our childhood with our parents. You wrote beautiful stories about mother and everything she has done for us. I think this book was well representative of our family.
    Love your sister Jeanette
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  • 2/9/2009 10:11 PM Louise wrote:
    Bobbie, you made your dream come true!
    It's a beautiful tribute and wonderful story of a family that personally makes me happy to be called 'cousin'.
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  • 2/9/2009 7:26 PM Alexandra wrote:
    WOW! I can not even imagine how wonderful your Mother must have been to raise 16 children. I am one of 6 and my DH one of 5 and with only 2 we are in awe of our mothers!!
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  • 2/9/2009 5:23 PM Ellen (Max Scent Soy Candles) wrote:
    Barbara - This is an incredibly generous giveaway, & I'm crossing my fingers that I win. I can barely keep up with my ONE 5-yr-old. I'd love to learn how your amazing mom did it! Thanks for visiting my OWOH Soy Tarts Giveaway. It's great to meet you.
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  • 2/9/2009 10:31 AM Nancy Olivo wrote:
    Barbara -- you really did a great job with this. I am very certain that it took a great deal of patience and strong work ethic to complete it. It is thorough and inspiring. It surely gives the reader a new perspective on raising children in this modern and materialistic world. It gives a new perspective on mothers living their lives inside of unconditional love. Her love is so touching that so many people will wish they were one of her children!
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  • 2/9/2009 9:17 AM JDS wrote:
    I would get so much enjoyment out of reading your book. I am an avid reader and this is a great prize. I am thrilled that you wrote a book and I may have a chance to win a copy to read myself. Thank you for participating in the wonderful giveaway. Please enter my name into your drawing. It would be such a delight to win. Jody
    visionquest2020@msn.com
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  • 2/9/2009 7:14 AM Jill Berry wrote:
    HI there, and thanks for coming to see my ornament.16x a Mom? Yikes! What a wonderful tribute. My mom just finished writing hers. Would love to read it.
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  • 2/7/2009 7:21 PM Ana wrote:
    Hi Barbara!
    Thank you so much for leaving such kind words at my place about the painting (means a lot to me!) and entering. Of course I wanted to except your invite and come back to your place. Your "MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood" looks like an incredible book and my goodness you look so much like your mum!! You both are gorgeous women!!!

    I'm with you, the blogs I've been visiting through the OWOH project have all been amazing and I have a perma link up to the main page of links at my blog so I can keep coming back throughout the year. Wishing you much peace, and it was so wonderful to visit your blog M.
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  • 2/7/2009 6:34 PM julie wrote:
    Hi,
    What a fascinating story you have...and your mom, my oh my, what can a say except that women's stories are endlessly fascinate....I would love to read your book. Please enter me in your give away.
    enjoy, julie
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  • 2/6/2009 11:07 AM Terrielee wrote:
    4,500 + day in 20 years?!!! Your mother deserves a special place in heaven! My mom had 3 kids in three years + one more and has always told us kids she was pencil thin because of us! We wore her out! But she was/is a great Mom - just overwhelmed!
    Please include me in your giveaway! I would *love* to read your book! And Yes! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and Oprah! Thanks for visiting my blog as well!
    Terrielee
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  • 2/6/2009 9:54 AM Judy Streger wrote:
    Good Morning, What a small world. Connie Williams is an art friend of mine. I would love to read your loving tribute to your mother. I'm sure it's an amazing book. Thanks for visiting my giveaway this morning. judystreger@blogspot.com or #455 on OWOH.
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  • 2/5/2009 12:15 PM Linda wrote:
    Barbara,

    First thank you for visiting my blog and entering in my giveaway. I appreciate it.

    You book sounds incredibly interesting because I can relate somewhat. My grandmother had 18 children. I only knew 5, the rest passing before I was born. My natural mother had 13 children, I think I was #9. My adopted mother, sister to my natural mother, was the baby of the family...#18. My poor grandmother birthing all those children. I loved her so.

    Please enter me in your drawing. My email address is:
    PASFAN2000 at HOTMAIL dot COM
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  • 2/5/2009 5:15 AM Nan wrote:
    Thank you for entering my giveaway and for your kind words. Your Mom sounds like an incredible woman and I would love a chance to win your book and hear the tales of raising 16 children. Thanks again!!
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  • 2/4/2009 9:20 PM Melissa wrote:
    What a wonderful tribute to your Mother!
    "Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
    She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
    She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
    Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Psalm 31:26-28
    Please enter me to win your book and I hope you visit me again!!
    melissagilham@comcast.net
    www.primfixins.blogspot.com
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  • 2/4/2009 8:55 PM lucy wrote:
    OmG. YOu look SO much like your beautiful Mom! what a fantastic idea for a book. 16 kids?? god bless her soul! that is amazing and I would be honored to win and read your book! thanks so much for popping in on me so I could discover your generous, interesting giveaway! I would love a chance. Thanks so much. So nice to meet u and I will pop in again! Lucy
    luluspetals@hotmail.com
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  • 2/4/2009 7:49 PM Sandi wrote:
    Hi,
    Thanks for visiting my site. I would love to win your book! I have five children and everyone was always telling me that number was too many!!!
    Sandi
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  • 2/4/2009 1:52 PM Kathy wrote:
    What a special tribute to your Mother. As a mother myself, and a daughter who so respected and loved my Mom, I would be thrilled to receive this book. Thanks for the chance.

    Kathy #577 OWOH
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  • 2/3/2009 9:19 AM PEA wrote:
    Such a delightful giveaway! I would so love to win this book of yours, it sounds amazing My gran had 16 children and my mom was the 13th, how about that! lol Please add my name and make sure you come over to my blog to enter my own giveaway, a little faerie box. I'm #770. Thank you xo
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  • 2/3/2009 4:01 AM Jamaise wrote:
    Your Mother is beautiful. I come from a family of nine - I would love to read your book & learn from a generation full of standards.
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  • 2/3/2009 2:30 AM ~*Amber Dawn*~ wrote:
    Hi Bobbie,
    I first read about you on Connie's blog.
    Thank you for inviting me to join your giveaway.

    I am so amazed that your mom had 16 in that short of a time!
    I am scared to even have 1!

    She must have been a wonderful and caring woman to have so many babies.
    WOW!
    Me and Jocilyn are the same age... How does she feel about how many kids your mom had?
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  • 2/2/2009 9:18 PM Elsie wrote:
    I am from a small family and I have one child. This book seems like an adventure for me to read, a journey about which I am very excited. I love to curl up in a quilt with a good book, as my dog sleeps at my feet. It is very cold here, with snow and wind...this book would be heartwarming and just the reading material that I wish for as Valentine's Day approaches!!
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  • 2/2/2009 9:01 PM Bobbee Hepworth wrote:
    Oprah should definitely have you on her show for Mother's Day. You not only give a lively and interesting presentation of 16XMom, but you are also photogenic and speak clearly and distinctly. You and Rose would make a fantastic duo on Oprah's show. Good luck. Bobbee
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  • 2/2/2009 8:53 PM abigail wrote:
    Lovely offering! I have 6 children (all girls!!) and cannot imagine what 16 would be like!!
    Please count me in and come over and visit my new blog #479, Rusted Wings!!
    Blessings,
    Abigail
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  • 2/2/2009 8:07 PM Jenn wrote:
    I would LOVE to win your book. I am sure it is one of a kind, just like your mom. My grandmother had 12 children (which I certainly can't imagine, especially in this day and age) and I remember the stories she used to tell. All of which I found to be very fascinating. I would be ever so grateful if you would enter my name into your generous giveaway. Thank you,
    Jenn
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  • 2/2/2009 8:00 PM Tammy Sprinkle wrote:
    WOW! 16 children. She must have been one heck of a woman. Your story sound intriguing. I would love to read it.
    Come join my OWOH giveaway, if you haven't already.
    Tammy
    tlsprinkle@yahoo.com
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  • 2/2/2009 5:07 PM Chris P wrote:
    Your mother is beautiful and you look so much like her!!! My mom is one of 16 kids-so we have very huge family gatherings!! Congratulations on writing your book!! I would love to enter and please stop by my blog, too!
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  • 2/2/2009 12:07 PM Liisa wrote:
    That seems to be a wonderful book! 16 children...puh! I´ve got 3 and they´re a handfull!! I have a dream of writing down my grandmothers story..born in 1903 in Finland that was ruled by the Tsar of Russia..started working at age 6...all the wars..emigrated to Sweden...and so on! I will write some day!
    Please sign me in and feel free to visit my giveaway #014 in Sweden
    cheers
    Liisa
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  • 2/2/2009 11:33 AM Thomas Rose wrote:
    Excellent, great story. Love the history about people, really interesting to read how a family has it's genesis in other country(s) then florishes here in the USA.

    God bless this land for the abundant opportunities.
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  • 2/2/2009 9:16 AM Brenda wrote:
    Hi Form Florida, I would love to win your book, it sounds very interesting and I love reading true stories..
    Brenda
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  • 2/2/2009 7:07 AM Jen wrote:
    What a great story! I'm sure there are some great gems of advice between those covers and some great stories. A generous giveaway for sure I'd love to enter and to invite you to my giveaway if you have time. Welcome to the Gypsy Caravan! Jen
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  • 2/2/2009 6:54 AM Carol wrote:
    What a lovely tribute to your Mom! I would be thrilled to read about your inspiration in life!
    *smiles*
    Carol
    caoconnell2@shaw.ca
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  • 2/2/2009 5:23 AM Anja wrote:
    I would love to read this book. I'm fascinated by families - mothers with more than 3 children. I have 2 and that's enough for me, although I can imagine having three.

    Best wsihes from Slovenia
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  • 2/2/2009 12:49 AM Nancy Olivo wrote:
    Barbara - you did a really superb job on capturing who our mother really is. Your commitment to bringing her inspiring life to the world is commendable because through your tireless efforts with this book, many people will experience a taste of what it is to live life with unconditional love the way she does. It awakens a sense of adventure in life to reach beyond even one's greatest dreams because when one meets Rose in this book, they discover that anything truly is possible in life when one has his or her heart in the right place and when one's commitment to what is important surpasses any challenge they may be facing. Great work, Barbara.
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  • 2/2/2009 12:25 AM Donna Schrader wrote:
    Wow....you are as beautiful as your mom! This is a book I would love to read! As a mom of 7 (in this day and age, people freak about that) I would love to own this book and read it! I can relate I'm sure! Please enter me in your drawing!
    Thanks,
    Donna K Schrader
    sodapop@ptialaska.net
    http://dschrader.blogspot.com/
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  • 2/2/2009 12:10 AM Danica wrote:
    Cute video! I hope Oprah sees the magic! Growing up in a big family makes for wonderful adults...it is highly recommended and yet no-one has big families any more! Everyone should read this to experience this incredible woman's story!!!
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  • 2/1/2009 11:32 PM Deborah wrote:
    What an amazing woman your mother was! I enjoy reading stories about real people...as well as novels. I would love to win this book, especially as I am looking to start a family of my own soon. My husband and I will celebrate our second wedding anniversary this March.

    Deborah @ Comfort Joy Designs
    comfortjoydesigns.blogspot.com
    comfortjoydesigns{AT}gmail{DOT}com
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  • 2/1/2009 11:18 PM nfmgirl wrote:
    My Mom was one of twelve kids, and I think she'd enjoy this book along with me. (Grandma was still saying that 85 years of age that she'd still be having babies if she could!) I would love to be included in your drawing. Please count me in. Thank you!
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  • 2/1/2009 10:22 PM Monique wrote:
    Wow! What an amazing story! Thanks for sharing it with the world, and with us. I am always impressed when people have taken the time to write down the wonderful stories of a family's history...it's something that we should all try to aspire to!

    Please do enter me in your giveaway and swing by my blog when you have the opportunity: (#94 on the OWOH list)
    or www.thelightifind.blogspot.com

    Thank you for joining in with One World One Heart!
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  • 2/1/2009 10:21 PM Heidi wrote:
    What a beautiful way to honor your mother and her incredible stamina and love. I would love to read her stories of wit, wisdom and patience.
    Thank you for hopping aboard the OWOH caravan!
    Pop by my blog for a visit and enter my giveaway too at http://myhidingplaceincyberspace.blogspot.com

    hugs,
    Heidi
    heidig@gmail.com
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  • 1/29/2009 12:20 PM Karen McMullen wrote:
    Karen McMullen wrote:
    Barbara This is a wonderful presentation. This will make my mom (Grace Marie, age 87 - My Auntie Rose's sister) very proud to have Barbara's book presented on Oprah Winfrey's show, especially on Mother's Day. This is a celebration of our family history. I am very proud of my cousin Barbara's accomplishment and for the continued success of her book.
    Love, Your cousin Karen
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  • 1/28/2009 11:37 AM Elaine Stevens wrote:
    Bobbie - Oprah would be lucky to have you on her show! The audience would love to meet your 16 X Mom and hear her story first hand and from you of course and maybe from some of the rest of the family, too. Lots of luck and keep us posted!
    Elaine
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  • 1/27/2009 2:30 PM Virginia wrote:
    Barbara, that was a great presentation and I certainly do think that Oprah should see this. The book was an emotional book for me to realize what my mother went through and that her happiness was in having all my brothers and sisters and that she passed that down to us. Thank you again for writing this book.
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