A review by aekua
Mother Country by Irina Reyn

4.0

This is a beautiful story about motherhood, the separation brought about by the need to emigrate, and the betrayal that comes with the decision. I learned so much about Ukraine and its long battle for independence and economic stability, as well as the cultural nuances, prejudices and stereotypes of the people who make up the communities and cultures of what used to be the Soviet Union. This is a story of hope, pain, misunderstanding, and generations and communities of women working hard to survive. This is a story of a mother estranged from her daughter.