Delve into these books that explore the special relationship between mothers and their children …
Room by Emma Donoghue, €11.99
In Room, the mother and child bond between Ma and Jack is a powerful source of survival, with Ma’s love and strength providing Jack the emotional foundation to navigate their harrowing captivity and eventual escape.
Nesting by Roisín O’Donnell, €14.99
In Nesting, the bond between mother and child is at the heart of Ciara’s journey, as her desperate determination to protect her daughters from an unsafe home pushes her to the brink of survival, testing the limits of love and sacrifice.
Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus, €9.49
The bond between Elizabeth and her daughter Mad, though marked by absence and unconventional circumstances, is rooted in love, with Elizabeth’s fierce desire to protect and guide Mad shaping their lives in profound ways.
Beloved by Toni Morrison, €14.50
The bond between Sethe and her daughter Denver is marked by intense love and trauma, as Sethe’s desperate attempts to protect her children from the horrors of slavery ultimately shape their emotional and psychological struggles.
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo, €11.59
This bond is a central theme, weaving through the diverse experiences of the characters as they navigate love, identity and belonging, highlighting the complexities of motherhood in shaping their lives and futures across generations.
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah, €11.59
Again central to the narrative, Elsa’s love and sacrifice for her children drive her to protect them from the hardships of the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, forging a powerful connection that shapes their resilience and survival.
My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout, €11.59
The bond here is complex and fraught with tension as Lucy’s estranged relationship with her mother reveals both deep longing for connection and the emotional scars left by their difficult past.
All titles are available from www.easons.com.
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