This story is about motherhood. And where to we women learn to be mothers? We learn from our mothers and grandmothers. In this story by Kim McLarin, writes about Grace and her role as the mother of two young daughters. Grace is a sociological professor who is staying at home with her children. Grace is trying to decide what to do. Just because she is an expert in the field of sociology doesn't mean her head is on straight. Should we model herself after her mother who is a caregiver extraordinaire - the kind of mother who puts the needs of her children and foster children above her own needs? Or should she model herself after her Grandmother who, time after time, abandoned her children and always put her own needs ahead of her own even borrowing money that she knew was meant to keep her grandchildren fed? Mothers can be a good role model or a horrible example; sometimes both. Grace seems to be equally afraid of both models of mothers. She doesn't know what to do. And what mother hasn't been tempted to drive away when the kids get bratty, the kitchen is a mess and she is up all night with a sick kid? I think the author did a great job of portraying Grace's dilemma in a kind and understanding light. This book kept my attention the whole way.
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