Mother of My Mother: The Intimate Bond Between Generations - Softcover

"Mother of My Mother is as personal a work as Motherless Daughters, beautifully written as memoir."
--San Francisco Examiner

"Hope Edelman is a gifted wordsmith and a reliable reporter."
--USA Today

"Edelman is at her best illuminating the complexity of girls' and womens' feelings toward their mothers and grandmothers . . . [Her] good intentions and insights make this a worthwhile read for any woman who has ever viewed her family dynamic as both minefield and saving grace." --Publishers Weekly

"Hope Edelman is a gifted wordsmith and a reliable reporter--.--.--.--Well-developed theories on the ways grandmothers shape a young woman's identity. Fans of Edelman's work will certainly find much of the material in Mother of My Mother interesting and beautifully presented." --USA Today

The triangle between mother, daughter, and grandmother is explored deeply in this insightful look at the ties that bind women together. Reprint.