The title of this book appealed to me since I lost my mother two years ago and would relish the opportunity to have more time with her. In The Year My Mother Came Back, the author is experiencing a particularly traumatic and stressful time in her life. Her oldest daughter is just starting college and has also decided to reconnect with her birth mother. Her youngest daughter will be undergoing a leg lengthening procedure, which will of course be painful and the recuperation time long. In addition to those life changing events, Alice is diagnosed with breast cancer, which will require surgery and radiation treatment. It is during this time that Alice reconnects with her deceased mother through imagined visits and conversations. It made me wish for the opportunity to have my mother's advice and support as I navigate the waters of motherhood and life itself. It also made me realize that I still have her support and guidance within myself.
This book is truly a tribute to the complex relationships between mothers and daughters. While I didn't have the tumultuous relationship with my mother that Alice experienced with her mother, I could relate to their relationship throughout this book. I would recommend this book for book clubs and anyone who enjoys memoirs.
I received this book as part of the BookSparks 2015 Summer Reading Challenge.
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This book is truly a tribute to the complex relationships between mothers and daughters. While I didn't have the tumultuous relationship with my mother that Alice experienced with her mother, I could relate to their relationship throughout this book. I would recommend this book for book clubs and anyone who enjoys memoirs.
I received this book as part of the BookSparks 2015 Summer Reading Challenge.
You may purchase this book here:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
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