The Mask of Motherhood: How Becoming a Mother Changes Our Lives and Why We Never Talk About It
by Susan Maushart
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Author: Susan MaushartEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-05-01
ISBN: 0140291784
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Book Review: A Provocative Read
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a book for any woman who feels as if she's been lied to in the process of becoming a mother. The author covers a litany of misleading "look good" stories told by friends of women considering motherhood, or mothers-to-be. The author sensitively acknowledges the special love between mother and child, but also acknowledges that it's still very hard work raising children--and as any parent of a teenager can tell you, it doesn't get easier as they get older. It is unfortunate that she didn't say more about difficult births and infant death because it happens far more often that anyone cares to think about. I would have given the book five stars except that in the first chapter, I felt she tread ever so closely to going overboard on the feminist agenda. I believe women are much to blame for the conspiracy of silence about the down side of motherhood. But the first chapter put me off a little and I nearly put it down for good. To potential readers I would say, it's a good read and very thought-provoking. Don't be put off by the first chapter, and continue on through the rest of the book because it gets better. Oh yes, and tell your friends about it if you dare!
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