Knowing Mama

Conversations Before Farewell: Deepening Bonds Through Stories and Memories

By: Cindy de Viveros

Narrated by: Christy Hodson

Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

"Knowing Mama: Conversations Before Farewell" is a tender guide to truly understanding and cherishing your mother. This book encourages you to ask meaningful questions, creating a deeper connection and uncovering the profound stories and emotions that shape her life. Starting with the importance of asking questions and how to prepare for these conversations, Cindy de Viveros guides you through various aspects of your mother's life—childhood, family, values, dreams, and beliefs. She emphasizes the significance of listening with love and provides practical tips for creating lasting memories through journaling, scrapbooks, and family traditions.

Cindy’s journey has been marked by heartfelt passion and a deep commitment to exploration. With over 15 years of experience in law, she has gained a wealth of knowledge in sociological matters. At 20, Cindy embarked on a path of Buddhist studies and Buddhist psychology, which greatly influenced her understanding of the human spirit. She also became a Death Doula and a Certified Transformational Coach, enhancing her ability to support and guide others through life's significant transitions. Her journey led her to specialize in transpersonal psychology, furthering her insights through meditation, holotropic breathwork, and the mystical teachings of Kabbalah. "Knowing Mama" also addresses understanding and healing, both for your mother and yourself, by exploring past traumas and love languages. It offers a compassionate approach to cherishing every moment and finding ways to honor your mother's legacy, even when she is no longer physically present.

"Knowing Mama" is more than a book; it's an invitation to deepen your relationship with your mother, heal past wounds, and grow together. Whether your mother is still by your side or has passed away, Cindy's heartfelt insights and practical advice, rooted in transpersonal psychology, will guide you in building a deeper connection and cherishing her memory for a lifetime.

©2024 Cindy Jimenez (P)2024 Cindy Jimenez

Very Healing

As someone who didn’t have a close relationship with my mother growing up, this book has been a catalyst for profound healing and understanding. It has provided a gentle and insightful framework for having heartfelt conversations, allowing us to explore her life story, dreams, and fears.

The practical advice on active listening and mindful presence has helped me to truly connect with my mother on a deeper level. We’ve spent countless hours sharing stories, laughter, and tears, and in doing so, have forged a bond that I cherish more than words can express.

This book has brought us both great peace and comfort. It has helped me to appreciate the precious time we have left together and to honor her legacy in a meaningful way. I am eternally grateful for this book and the transformative impact it has had on my life and the life of my beloved mother.

Teaches you how to listen with love

Knowing Mama is a deeply moving book that invites you to create a more meaningful connection with your mother through heartfelt questions and shared memories. Cindy de Viveros, with her expertise in transpersonal psychology and as a Death Doula, touches the hearts of readers by offering a practical and emotional approach to understanding and honoring our mothers' stories.

The book not only guides you through important aspects of her life—such as her childhood, values, and dreams—but also teaches you how to listen with love, creating space for deep and healing conversations. The suggestions on creating scrapbooks and documenting memories are incredibly helpful for keeping those meaningful moments alive.

What I loved most about Knowing Mama is that it focuses not only on understanding our mothers better but also on healing potential past wounds. It’s a book filled with love, empathy, and practical tools to make every moment count, even if your mother is no longer physically present. If you’re looking to strengthen your relationship with your mother or simply honor her memory, this book serves as a valuable guide.

This helped me see my mom in a whole new way.

Listening to Knowing Mama really opened my eyes to who my mom is beyond just being “mom.” I asked questions I never thought to ask, and it led to such deep, honest conversations. This book isn’t just about conversations; it’s about connection, healing, and capturing memories that last. Highly recommend it to anyone who wants to strengthen their bond with their mom while there's still time.

Valuable book

This is so thoughtful. It helps you maximize the good times and minimize regret. And it's beautifully narrated. I enjoyed it, and got a lot out of it.

Touching invitation to embrace love

This audiobook is a heartwarming and insightful guide that encourages meaningful conversations, helping readers connect with their mothers on a deeper emotional level. Offering a compassionate approach to cherishing life stories and values, providing practical tools like journaling and family traditions to create lasting memories. This book beautifully blends personal growth with emotional healing, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to understand their mother's past and build a more profound relationship.

Valuable Resource for Anyone with a Mother

Cindy de Viveros' book, "Knowing Mama: Conversations Before Farewell: Deepening Bonds Through Stories and Memories," is a poignant narrative about the importance of getting to know your mother before passing. It's not just about visiting her and taking her out for coffee or a movie; it's about getting to know her past as if she were your friend, holding on to her, and cherishing those memories because you only have one mama whom you will never see again. The author elucidates the various stages children undergo and how these transitions impact their relationship, from a grade school child to a teenager and finally to an adult. The author says some mothers may have grown up differently and not know how to show love, but her actions can show she loves you. She discusses several methods in this audio. The author provides strategies to revive your mother's memory even after passing. This was an excellent audiobook. Since I lost my mother, this audiobook brought back memories and was a valuable resource that I will treasure and share with others who should also purchase this book. I loved it.

Beautiful

This is is a heartfelt exploration that deepens the bond between you and your mother through reflective questions and shared memories. The book emphasizes listening with love, fostering healing conversations, and preserving memories through scrapbooking and journaling. It's an invaluable resource for anyone looking to strengthen their relationship with their mother or honor her memory.

Heartfelt

This book is a touching, intimate journey that explores the power of storytelling to deepen bonds. It beautifully captures the essence of family, memory, and connection, making it a must-read for anyone looking to appreciate the significance of shared stories in our lives. Recommended!

Simple, yet so powerful.

This book encourages meaningful conversations that help you better understand your mother, her life, and the experiences that shaped her.I found the focus on listening and preserving memories through journaling and traditions especially helpful. It’s a great reminder to cherish every moment, whether your mom is still with you or not.

Meaningful Connections

Whether your mother is still by your side or has already passed on, Knowing Mama offers a beautiful way to connect with her spirit and legacy