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Motherhood And Its Complexities

Happy Mother's Day!

This isn't so much a selection to necessarily purchase, for gifting. Instead, we've found in our store different genres on motherhood and its complexities, that anyone can read, no matter if you're a mother... for surely we should all try, and understand this state of being.

Read more, in our blog post.

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The Yorkshire Shepherdess
Amanda Owen | Pan

The Yorkshire Shepherdess

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Goodreads rating: 4.41

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The Yorkshire Shepherdess is a heartwarming memoir that offers a glimpse into the often challenging but fulfilling life of a shepherdess, farmer's wife, and mother of seven. Amanda Owen's vivid storytelling takes readers on a journey through the seasons of life on a 2000-acre sheep hill farm in North Yorkshire. Her account is full of amusing anecdotes and lovable characters, providing a touching portrayal of the beauty and difficulty of rural life. This book is a must-read for anyone who wishes to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the countryside and its hardworking people.
Playing House : Notes of a Reluctant Mother - Thryft
Lauren Slater | Beacon Press

Playing House : Notes of a Reluctant Mother

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Goodreads rating: 3.31

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Playing House is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of family life. Slater brings readers into the heart of her story, sharing openly about the struggles and challenges of becoming a mother and creating a home for her family. Her honesty about her mental illness and her decisions around elective surgery are particularly powerful, and her writing is both poignant and humorous. This book will appeal to anyone who wants to explore the deeper questions of love, family, and what it means to belong.
Call the Midwife : A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times - Thryft
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Jennifer Worth | Penguin Books

Call the Midwife : A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times

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Goodreads rating: 4.18

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Recommended for readers who enjoy non-fiction narratives about historical events and those who appreciate inspiring stories of women's resilience and strength. Call the Midwife provides a glimpse into the lives of underprivileged mothers and how a community, with the help of dedicated and courageous midwives, battled through a challenging period in history. The book is an excellent choice for readers who appreciate engaging storytelling that marries inspiration with historical insights.
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother - Thryft
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Amy Chua | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

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Goodreads rating: 3.66

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Recommended for parents who want to explore different parenting styles and cultural clashes that can arise from them. The book is an eye-opener with its unique take on parenting with emphasis on discipline and hard work to achieve greatness in children.
Book Of My Mother - Thryft
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Bella Cohen, Albert Cohen  | Archipelago

Book Of My Mother

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Goodreads rating: 3.88

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"Book of My Mother" is a heartfelt tribute to the author's mother, written in a beautiful and moving style. The book has the power to make the reader appreciate their own mother even more and cherish the time spent with them. Cohen's honest and intimate writing style makes for a poignant read that will tug at the heartstrings of any reader.
Unpolished Gem : My Mother, My Grandmother, and Me - Thryft
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Alice Pung | Plume

Unpolished Gem : My Mother, My Grandmother, and Me

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Goodreads rating: 3.61

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Recommendation: Unpolished Gem is an emotionally moving memoir that beautifully describes the struggles of assimilating into a new culture while preserving the traditions of one's own. The strong bond between three generations of women is portrayed exceptionally by the author and the intergenerational cultural differences are presented with great empathy and understanding. Anyone who wants to explore themes of belonging, culture, and identity will find this memoir an absolute delight to read.