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Discover a profound exploration of motherhood with "World's Best Mother," a compelling trade paperback that dives deep into the emotional and physical trials of becoming a parent. Authored by a relatable thirty-five-year-old writer, this book chronicles her journey through various IVF treatments and ultimately the joy and challenges of raising her two daughters. This heartfelt narrative is not only a personal account of pregnancy and mothering but also an insightful discourse on the societal constructs surrounding motherhood.
The book masterfully intertwines anecdote, imagination, and social commentary, offering readers a vivid portrayal of complexities associated with parenting. With clever humor and poignant honesty, the narrator navigates the myths and realities of motherhood, reflecting on historical and literary figures from Lucy, 'the mother of humanity,' to the astute observations of Simone de Beauvoir. This auto-fictional narrative blends love, horror, and self-discovery, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the intricate dynamics of family life and the multifaceted role of mothers.
If you’re looking for a heartfelt gift for a new mother or an insightful read for yourself, "World's Best Mother" will resonate with anyone who has ever pondered the essence of motherhood.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781642860726
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: World Editions
Description:
A thirty-five-year-old writer decides she wants to have children. Rounds of IVF treatments and several years later, she has two daughters and sits down to write this book.
World’s Best Mother is a sublime journey — through pregnancy, the mothering of small children, marriage, an affair — which unfolds in a heady mix of anecdote, imagination, and social commentary.
Clever and insightful, the narrator examines the myth, but also the scam, of motherhood, openly dialoguing with voices of the past that in one way or another have fueled her condition as a woman: from the legendary hominid Lucy — 'the mother of humanity'— to Cinderella, passing through Plato, Mother Teresa, Darwin, Maupassant, and Simone de Beauvoir along the way. Humour, love, and horror converge in this lively auto-fictional battle between the intensity of child rearing and the writer trying to fight her way out.
The book masterfully intertwines anecdote, imagination, and social commentary, offering readers a vivid portrayal of complexities associated with parenting. With clever humor and poignant honesty, the narrator navigates the myths and realities of motherhood, reflecting on historical and literary figures from Lucy, 'the mother of humanity,' to the astute observations of Simone de Beauvoir. This auto-fictional narrative blends love, horror, and self-discovery, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the intricate dynamics of family life and the multifaceted role of mothers.
If you’re looking for a heartfelt gift for a new mother or an insightful read for yourself, "World's Best Mother" will resonate with anyone who has ever pondered the essence of motherhood.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781642860726
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: World Editions
Description:
A thirty-five-year-old writer decides she wants to have children. Rounds of IVF treatments and several years later, she has two daughters and sits down to write this book.
World’s Best Mother is a sublime journey — through pregnancy, the mothering of small children, marriage, an affair — which unfolds in a heady mix of anecdote, imagination, and social commentary.
Clever and insightful, the narrator examines the myth, but also the scam, of motherhood, openly dialoguing with voices of the past that in one way or another have fueled her condition as a woman: from the legendary hominid Lucy — 'the mother of humanity'— to Cinderella, passing through Plato, Mother Teresa, Darwin, Maupassant, and Simone de Beauvoir along the way. Humour, love, and horror converge in this lively auto-fictional battle between the intensity of child rearing and the writer trying to fight her way out.