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Bring Down The Little Birds: On Mothering, Art, Work, And Everything Else (Camino Del Sol)
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How Does A Contemporary Woman With A Career As A Poet, Professor, And Editor Experience Motherhood With One Small Child, Another Soon To Be Born, And Her Own Mother Suddenly Diagnosed With A Brain Tumor And Alzheimers? The Dichotomy Between Life As A Mother And Life As An Artist And Professional Is A Major Theme In Modern Literature Because Often The Two Seem Irreconcilable. In Bring Down The Little Birds, Carmen Gimnez Smith Faces This Seeming Irreconcilability Headon, Offering A Powerful And Necessary Lyric Memoir To Shed Light On The Difficultiesand Joysof Being A Mother Juggling Work, Art, Raising Children, Pregnancy, And Being A Daughter To An Ailing Mother, And, Perhaps Most Important, Offering A Rigorous And Intensely Imaginative Contemplation On The Concept Of Motherhood As Such.Writing In Fragmented Yet Coherent Sections, The Author Shares With Us Her Interior Monologue, Affording The Reader A Uniquely Honest, Insightful, And Deeply Personal Glimpse Into A Womans First And Second Journeys Into Motherhood. Gimnez Smith Begins Bring Down The Little Birds By Detailing The Relationship With Her Own Mother, From Whom Her Own Concept Of Motherhood Originated, A Conception The Author Continually Reevaluates And Questions Over The Course Of The Book.Combining Fragments Of Thought, Daydreams, Entries From Notebooks Both Real And Imaginary, And Reallife Experiences, Gimnez Smith Interrogates Everything Involved In Becoming And Being A Mother For Both The First And Second Times. She Wonders What Her Children Will One Day Know About Her Own Secret Life, Meditates On The Physical Effects Of Pregnancy, And Questions The Myths About, Nostalgia For, And Glorification Of Motherhood.While Gimnez Smith Incorporates Universal Experiences Of Motherhood That Other Authors Have Detailed Throughout Literature, What Separates Her Book From These Many Others Is That Her Reflections Are Captured In A Style That Establishes An Intimacy And Immediacy Between Author And Reader Through Which We Come To Know The Secret Life Of A Mother And Are Made To Question Our Own Conception Of What Motherhood Really Means.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Bring Down the Little Birds'? A: The main theme of 'Bring Down the Little Birds' is the dichotomy between motherhood and a professional life as an artist. Carmen Giménez Smith explores the challenges and joys of balancing her roles as a mother, poet, professor, and daughter while confronting personal and familial struggles.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Bring Down the Little Birds' is Carmen Giménez Smith, a poet, professor, and editor known for her insightful reflections on motherhood and personal experiences.
- Q: What type of narrative style is used in the book? A: The book employs a fragmented yet coherent narrative style, combining personal reflections, daydreams, and real-life experiences to provide an intimate glimpse into the author's journey through motherhood.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bring Down the Little Birds' have? A: The book has a total of 112 pages.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style? A: Readers can expect a lyrical and intimate writing style that captures the complexities of motherhood, offering both honesty and imaginative contemplation.
- Q: Is 'Bring Down the Little Birds' suitable for all readers? A: While the book addresses universal experiences of motherhood, it may resonate most with readers interested in themes of personal growth, art, and the challenges of balancing professional and family life.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 15, 2010.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in a paperback edition.
- Q: Are there any specific features included in the book? A: The book features a unique blend of the author's personal thoughts, reflections on motherhood, and the challenges faced as an artist, making it a compelling read for those interested in similar themes.