Tag Archives: motherhood
Book review: ‘What Came First’ by Carol Snow
In their quest to become mothers, three women find their lives intersecting in unexpected ways in this novel of family — the ones we have, the ones we create — and love. Carol Snow’s What Came First follows Laura, Vanessa … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Girl In Translation’ by Jean Kwok
Kimberly Chang is just 11 years old when she journeys from Hong Kong to New York City with her mother, a tired single parent. Knowing little English and finding themselves completely at the mercy of Ma’s older sister, Aunt Paula, … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘The Bright Side Of Disaster’ by Katherine Center
Busy planning a wedding to her rock-star-dreaming boyfriend, Dean, Jenny Harris wasn’t quite prepared for a little surprise headed the couple’s way: a baby. Just months from their wedding day, Jenny’s pregnancy has thrown everyone for a loop . . … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘The Other Mothers’ Club’ by Samantha Baker
They’re no wicked stepmonsters. When Eve falls in love with Ian, a widower, she understands he’s a package deal — but doesn’t quite realize what that means until three living, breathing, scowling children are before her, resolutely telling Eve she’s not their … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘How To Be An American Housewife’ by Margaret Dilloway
I started Margaret Dilloway’s How To Be An American Housewife just before bed last week, distracted by my busy day and unable to calm my worried mind enough to sleep. From the opening sentence, I was surprised at how quickly … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Sea Escape’ by Lynne Griffin
For most of her life, Laura Martinez has been kept on the outside of a tall, glass wall that blocks her from her mother — or, more significantly, from her mother’s heart. Aging quickly, Helen Tobin chooses to be cloaked … Continue reading
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