Mothers in Literature: The Good, The Bad, and Mrs. Bennet

by Austen, Jane

Book - 2003

A classic for a reason. Neither an especially good mother, nor a particularly bad mother, Mrs. Bennet is, most assuredly, herself. And don’t forget her poor nerves! A classic for a reason. Neither an especially good mother, nor a particularly bad mother, Mrs. Bennet is, most assuredly, herself. And don’t forget her poor nerves! Show less

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Housekeeping

by Robinson, Marilynne

Book - 2020

In this exceptional novel, Ruthie and Lucille are raised by a series of relatives. This book serves as a study in experimental mothering. In this exceptional novel, Ruthie and Lucille are raised by a series of relatives. This book serves as a study in experimental mothering. Show less

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The Color of Water

A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother

by McBride, James

Book - 2006

A memoir in dialogue with itself. As McBride alternates each chapter in this book with his own narrative and that of his mother's, a remarkable conversation emerges. A memoir in dialogue with itself. As McBride alternates each chapter in this book with his own narrative and that of his mother's, a remarkable conversation emerges. Show less

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The School for Good Mothers

A Novel

by Chan, Jessamine

Book - 2022

A clever twist on a familiar theme. When a young mother makes a mistake, the consequences are severe and fascinating. A clever twist on a familiar theme. When a young mother makes a mistake, the consequences are severe and fascinating. Show less

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Beloved

A Novel

by Morrison, Toni

Book - 2004

A modern classic. This achingly perfect novel explores the full range of emotions that mothers feel, including the trauma of loss. A modern classic. This achingly perfect novel explores the full range of emotions that mothers feel, including the trauma of loss. Show less

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Mom Rage

The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood

by Dubin, Minna

Book - 2023

Real talk for real life. Not every moment of motherhood is a joy, and this nonfiction title examines those other moments. Real talk for real life. Not every moment of motherhood is a joy, and this nonfiction title examines those other moments. Show less

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The Long Answer

by Hogeland, Anna

Book - 2022

A novel that spotlights female relationships. Not all pregnancies end with a baby, and this novel makes space for those stories. A novel that spotlights female relationships. Not all pregnancies end with a baby, and this novel makes space for those stories. Show less

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Gingerbread

A Novel

by Oyeyemi, Helen

Book - 2019

A rich text of whimsy and danger. This novel is difficult to box in, but the relationship between mother and daughter sits at its core. A rich text of whimsy and danger. This novel is difficult to box in, but the relationship between mother and daughter sits at its core. Show less

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Crying in H Mart

A Memoir

by Zauner, Michelle

Book - 2021

A book for the grieving. This memoir recounts the life and death of the author’s mother, using Korean food as a lodestar. A book for the grieving. This memoir recounts the life and death of the author’s mother, using Korean food as a lodestar. Show less

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The Lost Daughter

by Ferrante, Elena

Book - 2021

A fraught novela. The maternal ambivalence of this novel is striking and captivating, exploring how motherhood doesn’t come naturally to everyone. A fraught novela. The maternal ambivalence of this novel is striking and captivating, exploring how motherhood doesn’t come naturally to everyone. Show less

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American Baby

A Mother, A Child, and the Shadow History of Adoption

by Glaser, Gabrielle

Book - 2021

A book about the seedy underbelly of adoption. Using one family, Glaser tells the story of millions of mothers and children forcibly separated and the struggle to find each other again. A book about the seedy underbelly of adoption. Using one family, Glaser tells the story of millions of mothers and children forcibly separated and the struggle to find each other again. Show less

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The Snow Child

A Novel

by Ivey, Eowyn

Book - 2012

A unique take on motherhood. A couple in Alaska build a child out of snow, but the next day the snow child is replaced by a young girl. A unique take on motherhood. A couple in Alaska build a child out of snow, but the next day the snow child is replaced by a young girl. Show less

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