Motherless Daughters: The Legacy of Loss, 20th Anniversary Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (920 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0738217735 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Although a mother's mortality is inevitable, no book had discussed the profound, lasting, and far-reaching effects of this loss--until Motherless Daughters, which became an instant classic. Twenty years later, it is still the book that women of all ages look to for comfort and understanding when their mothers die, and the book that they continue to press into each other's hands.Building on interviews with hundreds of mother-loss survivors, the author's personal story of losing her mother, recent research in grief and psychology, and with a new afterword exploring how the legacy of mother loss shifts with the passage of time, Motherless Daughters reveals the shared experiences and core identity issues of motherless women:Why the absence of a nurturing hand shapes a woman's identity t
If you have lost your mom--this book is essential." - Rosie O'Donnell"Motherless Daughters sheds light on an experience--the loss of a mother at any age, but especially at a young age--that is by definition lonely and shadowy. Finding myself in the stories of other motherless daughters let me know I was not alone. "Intelligent, brave, consoling, and wise, Motherless Daughters is an essential and illuminating must-read for anyone who has lost a mother or loves someone who did." - Cheryl Strayed, author of the New York Times bestseller Wild<
"Very helpful for understanding the pain of being motherless" according to Nancy L. An absolute must read for anyone who grew up without a mother or lost their mother early. It helps one to understand the dynamics of present life, all as a result of being motherless. It helped me to understand my attachment to my children and their feelings of not so strong attachment . "I've read quiet a bit of this book although I" according to Brenda Allen TAylor. I've read quiet a bit of this book although I personally feel it's geared more for a younger woman. I'm 57 & it doesn't matter the age or how you lose a Mom - it's a rude awakening for a daughter.. "Five Stars" according to Erin Kay. This book has an important part of my grieving process. I am so thankful that this book exists.