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Motherland: A Memoir of Love, Loathing, and Longing

Name: Motherland: A Memoir of Love, Loathing, and Longing
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Book Synopsis: “I’m reading this book right now and loving it!”—Cheryl Strayed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wild

How can a mother and daughter who love (but don’t always like) each other coexist without driving each other crazy? “Vibrating with emotion, this deeply honest account strikes a chord.”—People

“A wry and moving meditation on aging and the different kinds of love between women.”—O: The Oprah Magazine

After surviving a traumatic childhood in nineteen-seventies New York and young adulthood living in the shadow of her flamboyant mother, Rita, a makeup-addicted former television singer, Elissa Altman has managed to build a very different life, settling in Connecticut with her wife of nearly twenty years. After much time, therapy, and wine, Elissa is at last in a healthy place, still orbiting around her mother but keeping far enough away to preserve the stable, independent world she has built as a writer and editor.

Then Elissa is confronted with the unthinkable: Rita, whose days are spent as a flâneur, traversing Manhattan from the Clinique counters at Bergdorf to Bloomingdale’s and back again, suffers an incapacitating fall, leaving her completely dependent upon her daughter. Now Elissa is forced to finally confront their profound differences, Rita’s yearning for beauty and glamour, her view of the world through her days in the spotlight, and the money that has mysteriously disappeared in the name of preserving youth.

To sustain their fragile mother-daughter bond, Elissa must navigate the turbulent waters of their shared lives, the practical challenges of caregiving for someone who refuses to accept it, the tentacles of narcissism, and the mutual, frenetic obsession that has defined their relationship. Motherland is a story that touches every home and every life, mapping the ferocity of maternal love, moral obligation, the choices women make about motherhood, and the possibility of healing. Filled with tenderness, wry irreverence, and unforgettable characters, it is an exploration of what it means to escape from the shackles of the past only to have to face them all over again.

Praise for Motherland“Rarely has a mother-daughter relationship been excavated with such honesty. Elissa Altman is a beautiful, big-hearted writer who mines her most central subject: her gorgeous, tempestuous, difficult mother, and the terrain of their shared life. The result is a testament to the power of love and family.”—Dani Shapiro, author of Inheritance

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Discover the captivating memoir that has captivated readers all over the world. Motherland: A Memoir of Love, Loathing, and Longing is a powerful exploration of the complex mother-daughter relationship that will leave you mesmerized. Don't just take our word for it, #1 New York Times bestselling author Cheryl Strayed describes it as a book she is currently reading and loving. This is the story that will strike a chord deep within your heart and stay with you long after you've turned the last page. Get ready to embark on an emotional journey like no other.

Emotionally charged and deeply honest, Motherland is a meditation on aging and the different kinds of love between women. People magazine hails it as a book that vibrates with raw emotion, while O: The Oprah Magazine praises it as a wry and moving depiction of the complexities of motherhood. Experience the powerful bond between mother and daughter as they coexist in a turbulent world. This is a story that will resonate with every home and every life, exploring the ferocity of maternal love, moral obligation, and the possibility of healing.

Written by Elissa Altman, Motherland unveils her journey from a traumatic childhood in 1970s New York to her life as a writer and editor in Connecticut. With her wife by her side, Elissa has created a stable and independent life. However, when her flamboyant mother, Rita, suffers a life-changing fall, Elissa is forced to confront their profound differences and navigate the challenges of caregiving. Dive into the fascinating world of Rita, her desire for beauty and glamour, and the mystery surrounding vanished money.

Praised for its honesty, Motherland explores the tender moments and irreverent charm that make up the mother-daughter bond. Elissa Altman's beautiful prose delves deep into the heart of her complicated relationship with her mother, showcasing the power of love and family. As author Dani Shapiro says, this memoir is a testament to the extraordinary connection between a mother and daughter. Get your hands on Motherland today and experience the raw, emotional journey that will leave you breathless.

Experience the unforgettable world of Motherland and discover a love story like no other. Delve into the depths of maternal love and the choices women make about motherhood. This is your opportunity to escape from the shackles of the past and face them head-on. Don't miss out on this extraordinary memoir that is transforming lives and captivating readers worldwide. Get your copy of Motherland today and embark on an unforgettable adventure.

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