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How to Raise a Lady: A Civilized Guide to Helping Your Daughter Through Her Uncivilized Childhood (GentleManners) - Hardcover

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West, Kay

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Synopsis

The day she was born, you dreamed of all that lay ahead. Youenvisioned a gracious young girl-the sort of daughter other parents admire-one who knowshow to make charming conversation and when to hold her tongue. Polite and considerate,your daughter would know exactly how to behave, whether she was at the balletwith her grandmother or in the stands at a Friday night football game. But thattiny pink bundle wasn't born knowing the finer points of being a lady. Sheneeds your guidance . . . because honestly, she'll never know how much perfumeis too much or how much gratitude is too little if you don't explain. Explorethese timeless fundamentals of grace, thoughtfulness, and appropriate behavior,and pass along the lessons to your young lady in-the-making.

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About the Author

Kay West is a writer and publicist who lives in Nashville. She is the food critic for The Nashville Scene, and was formerly the society editor for The Nashville Banner. She is the mother of two perfectly behaved children, Joy, age 11, and Harry, age 8.

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