Amid lazy afternoons in the shade or sun-soaked days by the pool, there’s a certain magic in losing yourself in the pages of a book, especially one that resonates with you. Far Hills resident Dr. Nicole Saphier, a physician at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and a familiar face on Fox News, unveils her latest story, "Love, Mom," published by Fox News Books, offering a narrative tailored for the summer season.
Dr. Saphier shares her motivations behind this book, while remembering her own journey into motherhood, which she says happened unexpectedly at the age of 17. Reflecting on the challenges she faced that carried her through, she says, “You can certainly carve a new path for yourself, and you can still get wherever you want, really, if you just kind of lean on your faith, your family, and maybe a few close friends.”
But Love, Mom is more than just Dr. Saphier’s narrative — it’s a celebration of motherhood in all its forms. With chapters from fellow Fox News colleagues like Ainsley Earhardt and Martha MacCallum, as well as other mothers, this book brings together a bundle of triumphs and tribulations.
Dr. Saphier says Love, Mom is designed for busy moms who steal moments between errands and appointments, as each chapter offers a glimpse into a different mother’s world. She shares, “This makes for the perfect summer reading book. It is light: You can just read one chapter at a time because they are a different collection of stories.”
Yet Love, Mom serves a deeper purpose beyond mere storytelling. Dr. Saphier emphasizes the importance of mutual support and self-care, noting that leaning on one another strengthens not only individuals but also families and communities. “If we run ourselves ragged and we aren’t taking care of ourselves, we’re not going to be any good to anyone else,” she reminds us.
As Love, Mom recently earned a spot on The New York Times bestseller list, its impact spreads far beyond its pages. Dr. Saphier says, “Everyone will draw inspiration from certain areas. And I think it is just, again, a beautiful collection of stories.”
So this summer, why not immerse yourself in the pages of Love, Mom? Because, as Dr. Saphier herself reminds us, “We’re kind of all in this together.”
“If we run ourselves ragged and we aren’t taking care of ourselves, we’re not going to be any good to anyone else.” - Dr. Nicole Saphier