What I Learned from Mom, Jeffrey D. Dunn
What I Learned from Mom, Jeffrey D. Dunn
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What I Learned from Mom
27 Celebrated Individuals on How Mother's Wisdom Shaped Their Lives

Author: Jeffrey D. Dunn, Sherrie Rollins Westin

Narrator: Kevin R. Free, Cindy Kay, Libby McKnight, Jonathan Todd Ross, Jasmin Walker

Unabridged: 4 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 04/21/2026


Synopsis

The CEOs behind Sesame Street bring you the inspirational and life-changing lessons and parenting insights that successful people have learned from their moms. The first and most important teacher in life is mom. Her lessons start in early childhood and last a lifetime. Behind many successful people is a mother who gave her child the example, the insights, and the drive that helped them live their extraordinary life and become a better parent themselves. In this inspiring book, the past and present CEOs of Sesame Workshop, the producers of Sesame Street, capture the stories and love that some successful people have for their own mothers and how this shaped their lives. This book is a love letter to mothers everywhere.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Roni on April 11, 2026

What I Learned from My Mom is a reflective memoir that offers a personal perspective on the influence of a mother’s guidance and values. Written initially from a male viewpoint, the book explores how maternal lessons shape identity, relationships, and personal growth over time. It serves as a tribut......more

Goodreads review by Mackenzie on April 15, 2026

I received this ARC read from NetGalley for an honest review! I have honestly been loving memoirs lately, which I used to have zero interest in previous years. This one wasn't one of my all-time favorites thus far. HOWEVER, let me say that having this be all about the lessons that one has learned fr......more