Earl Hamner, creator of the television show "The Waltons", describes the ways nearly thirty women, including his mother, his wife, his daughter, teachers, colleagues, and others, have shaped his life.
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The gift of life : Doris Gianinni Hamner, mother -- The gift of employment : Parkie Sneed, neighbor -- The gift of inspiration : Olive Gianinni, teacher -- The gift of puppy love : Elsie Mayo Gusmerotti, teacher -- The gift of big money : Myrle Timberlake, aunt -- The gift of education : Nora Spencer Hamner, aunt; Margaret Hamner Myers, aunt; Lottie Hamner Dover, aunt -- The gift of a landmark : Jeanine, friend -- The gift of encouragement : Mina Barton, editor -- The gift of paradise : B.B. Caverly, landlady -- The gift of the big time : Dorothy McCann, producer -- The gift of love : Jane Martin Hamner, wife -- The gift of the Big Easy : Frances Parkinson Keyes, novelist -- The gift of literature : Mabel Wheaton, Thomas Wolfe's sister -- The gift of achievement : Belle Becker, Random House editor -- The gift of validation : Harper Lee, novelist -- The gift of patience : Eleanor Roosevelt, herself -- The gift of fun : Tallulah Bankhead, actress -- The gift of kindness : Kay Thompson, personality -- The gift of style : Patricia Neal, actress -- The gift of understanding : L. Michael Learned, actress -- The gift of courage : Ellen Corby, actress -- The gift of concern : Lillian Carter, herself -- The gift of graciousness : Minnie Pearl, personality -- The gift of royalty : Jane Wyman, actress -- The gift of solace : Isis Ringrose, friend -- The gift of language : Agripina Salvador, friend -- The gift of love (again) : Caroline Spencer Hamner, daughter.