Like the rest of her remarkable work, Letter to My Daughter entertains and teaches; it is a book to cherish, savor, and share. To you, it may just be something to shrug off, but to them, it’s something that will haunt them forever.

Add these to your personal file for “letters to daughter from mother” or “ inspirational letter to daughter from father” (though you probably have better file names). As you graduate from college this Friday, I know you might be dreading the end of another chapter of your life. I understand your feelings, and I just wanted to let you know that the next stage you face has the potential to be even better than the last. Today, I am grateful for the woman you have become, and I harbor no doubt in my mind that these qualities will help your marriage thrive. When I find myself filling with rage over the loss of a beloved, I try as soon as possible to remember that my concerns and questions should be focused on what I learned or what I have yet to learn from my departed love. What legacy was left which can help me in the art of living a good life?The point I’m trying to make is to never give up! You are so young and there will be a lot of heartbreak. It’s a book to give to one’s daughter, mother, son or father, but definitely one to be read and savored.”— Baltimore Sun You are physically strong.Physical activity has been a cornerstone in both your father’s and my life and we hope to share this love for activity with you as well.There are great motivational and psychological benefits to be gained from being physically active. You are Independent I hope that I can instill in you a deep sense of faith. Our God is a loving and trustworthy God. He has a plan and a purpose for your life that is more beautiful than even I can imagine. Learn to talk to Him daily, put your faith in Him alone, and trust Him with all things. He will never fail you. And He will give you the instincts and discernment you need to make hard choices and face hard things in this life. You will never fall when you lean into Him. You are worthy of all good things. You’ve probably said “ I love you” more times than you can remember, but it can’t hurt to let your daughter know those words aren’t just something you say to end a conversation.

You don’t have to be brilliant at this. The important thing is to try. What Do You Write in a Letter to Your Daughter? Of all the many things she says, shares, teaches, the words that reached in and grabbed my heart the most was in the chapter Keep the Faith

Now take that feeling and multiply by the number of stars in the sky. Then multiply that by the number of blades of grass in central park. Then multiply that by every grain of sand in the Sahara Desert. She doesn’t need a partner to go after her goals. And she has nothing to prove to anyone. 11. “I remember the day you were born….” She took on the incredible challenge of bringing up her children single-handed, but she never complained.