The Mother Gene

Set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the story follows Dr. Miriam Stewart, who advocates for Appalachian women's reproductive rights. Struggling with her own sense of purpose as retirement looms, she navigates the challenges posed by her independent mother, Lillian, a retired midwife, and her daughter, Olivia, who is fixated on finding a sperm donor to start her family. The narrative explores themes of motherhood, autonomy, and the complexities of familial relationships in a changing world.