Gwendolen Gross' novel The Other Mother, in my opinion, does an excellent job of describing what it means to be a mother, and the bizarre "Mommy Wars" we inexplicably wind up in. The story is narrated by two moms - Amanda, a brand new mommy about to head back to her corporate office, and Thea, a stay at home mom of three. The two women happen to be neighbors, and while their common journey through the throws of motherhood bring them together, their different career choices hold them at a distance. And it doesn't get any easier when Thea ends up acting as a nanny for Amanda.I always feel stuck in the Mommy Wars. I stay home with my baby, but I do have two jobs which I do part time, mostly from home. While in some ways I know I have the best of both worlds, it often works out to be the worst of both worlds, and judgment from both sides to boot. I've also been a nanny and I know what it means to be the person caring for the lives of another mother's child.
These issues are so complicated, not as cut and dry as they appear to be when looking from only one perspective. Having at least a foot in the Stay Home World, the Career World, and the Nanny World, I believe that Gwendolen Gross has nailed all sides of this issue. Her perspective is nuanced and insightful, right on.
Over at ChicagoMoms, we're doing a book club featuring The Other Mother this week. And right here at Opinionated I've giving away not one but two copies! So, enter to win by leaving me a comment anytime between Monday, October 29th and Friday, November 2rd. I'll choose two lucky winners at random and announce on Saturday, November 3rd.
This Giveaway is also in conjunction with Fall Y'all Giveaways, so once you've left me a comment, surfed over to ChicagoMomsBlog.com for the book club, don't forget to check out the other giveaways going on! (And if you don't win one, stop by Amazon to buy your own copy!)
Oh, and stop by everyday life as lyric poetry for my main blog and my other giveaway...and click here, where my best friend is giving away a ring sling baby carrier!
114 comments:
The "in the middle," is definitely hard. I frequently wish I could have kid-free time to do work, or work-free time to play with the kids!
(I am commenting to comment, not to win, as I have the book!)
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I read about this book on MotherTalk. I'd love to win!
I would love to read this book, sound good!
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I so know about mommy wars I am so in one as i try and balance my life. I would so love to read this book.
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Aren't we all "in the middle"?
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I am a SAHM and a WAHM and this would be great to have! Besides, my love for reading far excedes my budget for books so please enter my name into the drawing! ;o)
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It sounds like a great read - for someone who is just starting to get back into reading. . . and loving it!
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Nikki
I would love to have this book. Sounds wonderful.
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Great review - sounds like an excellent book. If I don't win, I'll have to buy my own!
Sounds like a great book. I have seen these little battles go on so many times, it's horrible!... But makes for a good read, I'm sure. ;)
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This looks like such a good book and I would love to win it! Please enter me as well.
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Sounds like a good book. Very insightful. afriend@netcommander.com
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Catherine, it would be interesting to read about how you make it work combining looking after your child and working part-time from home.
Since I know how hard it is, I’m surprised anyone would be critical. Though the whole “Mommy War” thing is beyond my understanding. We all work hard no matter what our arrangement is and require support and understanding, not competitiveness and criticism.
Sounds like a good book. I would love to be entered!
Michelle
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I'd love this! I've read Gwendolyn Gross' other book, and thought she was a great writer.
THanks for the chance to win.
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I'd love a new book to read!
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I've been hearing alot about this book.thanks for visiting ,have a great day ;=)
More winter reading material - yay! Tossing in my comment for a chance... Thanks!
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Enter me, please. This book sounds intriguing.
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Excellent review!
I'm a bookworm who would LOVE to win this. Thanks for the chance:)
Mom are put on the back burner a lot of time and my boys are pretty well grown.
Please put my name in the hat for your give away.
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Wow, this is something I struggle with everyday! Thanks for offering the book!
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This is on my must-read list. Actually, I'm too impatient to wait for it and ordered from my library. Hopefully I'll win this one before the library one makes it in.
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What a great giveaway. I'd love to win, so count me in. Good luck everyone!
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As a stay at home mum who is considering going back to work I'm trying to decide what is best for me & my son, this book sounds like it may give me a bit more insight into the good & bad of both decisions
This sounds like a great book. I am sort of stuck between the two worlds, too. I do have a job that I work outside the home, but it is only usually a few days a week. The rest of the time I'm home. So most of the time I feel like a stay-at-home mom, but I'm sure real stay-at-home moms don't think of me that way. It is weird that everyone is so adamant that their way is the right way and it is such a hot issue.
That sounds like such a great book! I'd love to read it and pass it on. Thanks!
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Happy Autumn and Good luck to all!
Lib
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Would love to be entered into this drawing! Thanks.
This sounds like a book a lot of moms need to read, myself included.
Thanks for the chance to win.
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I work from home and as a photographer some weekends, so I'm really curious about this book. Please enter me. :)
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I'm doing a little giveaway over at my place too.
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I'd love to read this title. I am a stay-st-home mom but I feel each mom has to make their own choice about what is right for her family.
Blessings to you-
Jenny
I've heard of this book and I'd really like to read it . . . Thanks for the giveaway!!
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