by Katie Couric
First published 1995
The camera lens reveals intimate moments between mothers and daughters across different stages of life. A young mother cradles her newborn baby, knowing she must soon leave for military service in the Persian Gulf. Years later, that same daughter stands before her mirror on prom night, receiving a tender farewell kiss from her mother. Through a collection of photographs, Katie Couric presents the daily rituals and milestone moments that define the mother-child relationship. Each image tells a story of love, sacrifice, and the passage of time. The book moves between ordinary Tuesday mornings and life-changing evenings, showing how mothers shape their children through both presence and absence. These visual narratives capture the complexity of maternal love in its many forms.
Genres: family, relationships, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, photography
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, slice-of-life
Period: Persian Gulf, Prom Night
Hardcover · Little, Brown