First published 2019
In this raw, poignant anthology, fifteen authors share the hilarious, painful, and messy truths they wish they could tell their mothers. From a daughter navigating her mother's deafness to a writer seeking an uninterrupted conversation, each story offers a candid glimpse into the complex bonds between mothers and children. Acknowledging the unspoken is the first step toward healing relationships - with others, and with oneself.
Genres: family, anthologies, contemporary, non-fiction
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, personal-narrative
288 pages · Paperback · Simon Schuster
Content warnings: abuse, emotional-abuse