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- 224 pages
- Reading time
- 8 hours
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Exploring the complex landscape of modern motherhood, the book examines the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers today. It contrasts the varied maternal archetypes of the past with the current perception of "bad mothers," highlighting the pressures of balancing work and family life. The narrative delves into the guilt and self-doubt many women experience, questioning societal standards and the judgment faced regardless of parenting choices. Ultimately, it offers a candid look at the struggles and realities of contemporary motherhood.
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Bad Mother, Ayelet Waldman
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Bad Mother
- Subtitle
- A Chronicle of Maternal Crimes, Minor Calamities, and Occasional Moments of Grace
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ayelet Waldman
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Publisher
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9780767930697
- Category
- Fairy tales / Children’s books, Motherhood and Parenthood, Psychology, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Exploring the complex landscape of modern motherhood, the book examines the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers today. It contrasts the varied maternal archetypes of the past with the current perception of "bad mothers," highlighting the pressures of balancing work and family life. The narrative delves into the guilt and self-doubt many women experience, questioning societal standards and the judgment faced regardless of parenting choices. Ultimately, it offers a candid look at the struggles and realities of contemporary motherhood.