Moyra Davey
Mother Reader: Essential Writings on Motherhood
- ISBN 13:
- 9781583220726
- author:
- Moyra Davey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- SEVEN STORIES PRESS
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 345
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 228 mm
- Genre:
- Zoology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Motherhood is a complex and multifaceted experience, one that can be both profoundly rewarding and deeply challenging. In these writings, mothers share their personal stories of pregnancy, childbirth, and mothering, offering a unique and unflinching look at the emotional and psychological impact of these life-changing events. Through memoirs, testimonials, diaries, essays, and fiction, the writers in Mother Reader articulate their experiences of maternal anger, ambivalence, and the often-overlooked complexities of motherhood. This collection presents a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the mother-child relationship, one that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. By sharing their stories, these mothers create a sense of community and connection, offering a unique and valuable perspective on the often-misunderstood world of motherhood.
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