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What My Mother And I Don'T Talk About: Fifteen Writers Break The Silence (1) (What We Don'T Talk About)
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?You Will Devour These Beautifully Writtenand Very Importanttales Of Honesty, Pain, And Resilience? (Elizabeth Gilbert, New York Times Bestselling Author Of Eat Pray Love And City Of Girls) From Fifteen Brilliant Writers Who Explore How What We Don?T Talk About With Our Mothers Affects Us, For Better Or For Worse.As An Undergraduate, Michele Filgate Started Writing An Essay About Being Abused By Her Stepfather. It Took Her More Than A Decade To Realize That She Was Actually Trying To Write About How This Affected Her Relationship With Her Mother. When It Was Finally Published, The Essay Went Viral, Shared On Social Media By Anne Lamott, Rebecca Solnit, And Many Others. This Gave Filgate An Idea, And The Resulting Anthology Offers A Candid Look At Our Relationships With Our Mothers.Leslie Jamison Writes About Trying To Discover Who Her Seemingly Perfect Mother Was Before Ever Becoming A Mom. In Cathi Hanauer?S Hilarious Piece, She Finally Gets A Chance To Have A Conversation With Her Mother That Isn?T Interrupted By Her Domineering (But Lovable) Father. Andr? Aciman Writes About What It Was Like To Have A Deaf Mother. Melissa Febos Uses Mythology As A Lens To Look At Her Closeknit Relationship With Her Psychotherapist Mother. And Julianna Baggott Talks About Having A Mom Who Tells Her Everything.As Filgate Writes, ?Our Mothers Are Our First Homes, And That?S Why We?Re Always Trying To Return To Them.? There?S Relief In Acknowledging How What We Couldn?T Say For So Long Is A Way To Heal Our Relationships With Others And, Perhaps Most Important, With Ourselves.Contributions By Cathi Hanauer, Melissa Febos, Alexander Chee, Dylan Landis, Bernice L. Mcfadden, Julianna Baggott, Lynn Steger Strong, Kiese Laymon, Carmen Maria Machado, Andr? Aciman, Sari Botton, Nayomi Munaweera, Brandon Taylor, And Leslie Jamison.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'What My Mother and I Don't Talk About'? A: The main theme revolves around the complex relationships between mothers and their children, particularly how unspoken issues impact these relationships. The anthology features essays from various writers exploring their personal stories of honesty, pain, and resilience.
- Q: Who are some of the contributors to this anthology? A: Contributors include notable writers such as Cathi Hanauer, Melissa Febos, Alexander Chee, Dylan Landis, and Leslie Jamison, among others, each bringing their unique perspective on their relationships with their mothers.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, which is suitable for easy handling and reading.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages, providing ample content for readers interested in personal narratives and reflections on familial relationships.
- Q: When was 'What My Mother and I Don't Talk About' published? A: The book was published on August 11, 2020, and is a reprint edition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all audiences? A: While the book contains important discussions about mother-child relationships, it addresses sensitive topics such as abuse and personal trauma, which may not be suitable for younger audiences.
- Q: Can I read this book as a standalone work, or do I need to have read previous editions? A: This anthology can be read as a standalone work. It is a collection of essays from various writers, each offering their individual story, so prior reading is not necessary.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the genre of women's literature and personal essays, focusing on themes relevant to women and their experiences with motherhood.
- Q: Are there any notable endorsements or reviews for this book? A: Yes, the book has received praise from well-known authors like Elizabeth Gilbert, who highlights the beautifully written tales of honesty and resilience found within the essays.
- Q: What can readers expect to gain from reading this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insight into the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, as well as perspectives on healing and understanding unspoken issues that affect these connections.