May 13, 2023
The relationship between a mother and daughter is one of the most pristine relationships but can be complex sometimes. This Mother’s Day, here we list down eight books featuring such relationships.
Canva
‘Summer Island’ is a heart-warming novel that explores the themes of family, forgiveness, and second chances. The book tells the tale of Ruby and her mother Nora Bridge, who abandoned her years ago. Their encounter years later leads to exploration of her family’s past.
Ballantine-Books
This is a gripping thriller novel that explores protagonist Anna’s childhood and examines the theme of an unstable childhood and the generational trauma between mothers and daughters.
Riverhead-Books-U-S-
'The Bean Trees' tells the story of a young woman named Taylor Greer, who on her self-discovery journey encounters an abandoned Cherokee Indian toddler whom she names Turtle. Their lives become intertwined leading to Taylor becoming an unexpected mother.
Abacus
This is a story about the complex relationship between a mother and daughter set in contemporary India. The story is about young Antara and her mother Tara, who is suffering from memory loss and dementia.
Hamish-Hamilton
Evaristo's Booker-winning novel is about 12 characters living different lives. Among others, the story also explores the lives and relationship of two of these characters- Carole and Bummi, a mother-daughter duo with different ideas about life.
Penguin
This is a tale about protagonist Jenna and her mother. Jenna’s mother Alice mysteriously disappeared while Jenna continues to search for her mother. On her journey she encounters a psychic and the tale takes an unexpected turn.
Hodder
This psychological thriller follows the story of a woman named Jenny, who discovers that her daughter, Naomi, has gone missing. She tries to move on, but she knows she is guilty.
Bolinda-Audio-Books
'The Joy Luck Club' explores the complex relationships between mothers and daughters. Drawing on the protagonist's own experiences as the daughter of Chinese immigrants, the story delves into the struggles of balancing cultural expectations with personal desires.
Vintage
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