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Maria Shriver

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Maria Shriver "My dear friend is back! I've known her for almost 25 years, and it's always a non-stop 'gab fest' when we get together." — Oprah

The Girlfriends Slide Show
For twenty-five years, Oprah and Maria Shriver have made each other laugh!
Photo Gallery Don't miss these hysterical moments between two good friends.

The Impact of September 11
While Maria Shriver was in New York City guest-hosting The Today Show, she went to Ground Zero. Oprah and Maria share the moving experience.

Talking about Tragedy with Kids
As a mother of four, Maria believes that this time presents a great teaching opportunity. Talk to your children about diversity, acceptance and grief.

Teaching Acceptance to Kids
Maria is teaching children to understand each other and find similarities in their differences.

The Importance of Family
Although she is an award-winning journalist and a best-selling author, Maria finds the real rewards come from her family. Learn more about Maria's husband, her children and her famous parents.

Books by Maria Shriver
What's Wrong with Timmy?
Photo Gallery Excerpt and Illustrations from What's Wrong With Timmy?.
Download the What's Wrong with Timmy? teacher guide for your class!
You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to see this file. Download it here.
What's Heaven?
Ten Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Went Out Into the Real World.

Twin Towers Fund
Maria and her husband, Arnold Schwarzenegger, donated $1 million dollars to the Twin Towers Fund. Arnold accepted Mayor Giuliani's invitation to join the fund's Board of Directors where part of his role is to oversee the distribution of money.
Web site: www.twintowersfund.vista.com
PH: 1-877-870-4278

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Message Board How do you talk to your children about people with disabilities?