The Mother In Me: Real-World Reflections On Growing Into Motherhood (2008) - Plot & Excerpts
I have wished at times to drop my children in the arms of the next person who tells me to cherish this time when they are young and run away laughing maniacally. Haven't you?I found in this book the voices of women who understand how I feel, and have no goal other than to express their experience--in as real a voice as possible. They didn't preach, and they were not negative, just real about the challenges of pregnancy and meeting the needs of babies and toddlers. Not only were they expressing their voices, but each author was crafting: using words to create a picture, an emotion, a work of art. Many times I stopped at one phrase, thrilling at the knowledge that this author had found exactly the right way to say it.Suddenly, I didn't feel so alone anymore. I know a few mothers like me who could use that feeling. Perhaps I should send them a copy. Beautifully written essays that cover many topics regarding being a mother of small children. I found myself more inspired by the writing than by the actual words sometimes (if you can even dare to separate them), and some of the essays left me with much to think about. I generally don't like to read books like this because I have a terrible filter when it comes to picking and choosing good ideas - I feel I must try them all and consequently get overwhelmed. And this book gave me a little of that feeling. But overall, I have made some better choices because of this book while I've been reading it. Hopefully those better choices will stick into tomorrow...
What do You think about The Mother In Me: Real-World Reflections On Growing Into Motherhood (2008)?
An honest, touching, and humorous look at the challenges of being a mom. I couldn't put it down.
—ani
I really enjoyed this collection of essays and poems written by real moms. Inspirational.
—dart6911
A lovely book full of essays and poems on everyday Motherhood. I liked it.
—Oses
Liked it. Quick easy read. It wasn't as inspiring as I expected.
—rerek
