A Five Foot Tall Giant

“Mama Ziglar: A Five-Foot Giant Revealed” is a heartfelt family biography chronicling the life and legacy of Lila Ziglar—“Mama”—whose unwavering faith, indomitable work ethic, and practical wisdom shaped eleven children who went on to touch millions. Through rich anecdotes—from her humble Mississippi Delta roots and resourceful home-management to her role as the family’s moral compass and manager—this book illuminates how her simple yet powerful principles (“It never is what happens; it’s how you take it”) became the foundation for the Ziglar family’s enduring influence in business, ministry, and personal development .

Chapters

• A Five-Foot Giant Revealed
   
• Our Heritage
   
• Foreword
   
• Preamble
   
• Chapter One: Roots of Love
   
• Chapter Two: Early Foundations
   
• Chapter Three: Heart and Home
   
• Chapter Four: Our Nation’s Story Through One Family
   
• Chapter Five: Ingenuity in Adversity
   
• Chapter Six: Community and Compassion
   
• Chapter Seven: Trials of Loss and Stewardship
   
• Chapter Eight: New Beginnings in Business
   
• Chapter Nine: Lessons That Last
   
• Chapter Ten: Mama the Manager
   
• Chapter Eleven: Legacy and the Ziglar Dozen