britlovestoread's review against another edition
5.0
This is a book I needed that I had no idea I needed until I picked it up and I am literally a puddle on the floor after finishing this.
"Maybe at our most maternal, we aren’t mothers at all. We’re daughters, reaching back in time for the mothers we wish we’d had and then finding ourselves."
That quote literally shakes me to my core because, I mean, wow.
Following Maya's journey learning hard truths about her mother and learning how to care for her as her dementia worsened, it was captivating. And her analysis on women, especially as mothers, and all that we carry- how we are constantly expected to sacrifice ourselves over and over again- it was dead on. The weight is so heavy.. Maya learning how to balance that weight, or at least how to *try* and balance that weight, and ultimately choosing herself more frequently was so encouraging. Such a beautiful story.
"Maybe at our most maternal, we aren’t mothers at all. We’re daughters, reaching back in time for the mothers we wish we’d had and then finding ourselves."
That quote literally shakes me to my core because, I mean, wow.
Following Maya's journey learning hard truths about her mother and learning how to care for her as her dementia worsened, it was captivating. And her analysis on women, especially as mothers, and all that we carry- how we are constantly expected to sacrifice ourselves over and over again- it was dead on. The weight is so heavy.. Maya learning how to balance that weight, or at least how to *try* and balance that weight, and ultimately choosing herself more frequently was so encouraging. Such a beautiful story.
hthill25's review
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
In the beginning, I didn't think I was going to like this book; it was quite dark and depressing. However, by the end it was a wonderful story of mother-daughter relationships and the relationship with your self. Recommended for those with aging parents!
ppratz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
5.0
krebtown15's review against another edition
5.0
As the daughter of a mom with dementia, I found this illuminating, reassuring, distant from my experience, and also revealing. Beautifully written and honest.
lmau's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.75