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The narrative explores the life of Anna Gagliano Gordon, a resilient single mother who embodied the spirit of the mid-century American Catholic working class. Through rich detail, Mary Gordon reflects on their relationship, highlighting her mother's strength and vibrant personality despite life's challenges. As Anna ages, the author poignantly portrays the role reversal of caregiver, allowing her to rediscover and honor the remarkable woman who shaped her life. This deeply moving account captures themes of love, memory, and the complexities of familial bonds.
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Circling My Mother, Mary Gordon
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Circling My Mother
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mary Gordon
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780307277619
- Description
- The narrative explores the life of Anna Gagliano Gordon, a resilient single mother who embodied the spirit of the mid-century American Catholic working class. Through rich detail, Mary Gordon reflects on their relationship, highlighting her mother's strength and vibrant personality despite life's challenges. As Anna ages, the author poignantly portrays the role reversal of caregiver, allowing her to rediscover and honor the remarkable woman who shaped her life. This deeply moving account captures themes of love, memory, and the complexities of familial bonds.