What My Mother and I Don't Talk About: Fifteen Writers Break the Silence
What My Mother and I Don't Talk About: Fifteen Writers Break the Silence
Nonfiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2019
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Nonfiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2019288
Short Story • Nonfiction
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
What My Mother and I Don't Talk About: Fifteen Writers Break the Silence is an anthology edited by Michele Filgate. It features essays by various writers exploring complex mother-child dynamics. Through personal narratives, authors address unspoken topics, revealing diverse perspectives and emotions. The collection underscores the multifaceted nature of maternal relationships, encouraging reflection on communication and understanding.
Emotional
Contemplative
Melancholic
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Review Roundup
What My Mother and I Don't Talk About, edited by Michele Filgate, receives praise for its emotional depth and diverse perspectives on maternal relationships. Readers appreciate the honesty and vulnerability of the essays. However, some find the quality uneven across pieces. Overall, it's a compelling exploration of complex familial bonds.
Who Should Read What My Mother and I Don't Talk About: Fifteen Writers Break the Silence?
A reader who values introspective essays on familial relationships and unspoken dynamics would appreciate What My Mother and I Don't Talk About. Fans of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls and The Liars' Club by Mary Karr will find the candid storytelling and emotional depth compelling.
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288
Short Story • Nonfiction
2019
Adult
18+ years
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