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NPR's Book of the Day
For Mother's Day, two books that tackle motherhood
May 10, 2024
Comedian Celeste Headlee jokes about bad parenting in the animal kingdom in her book 'There Are Moms Way Worse Than You'. Amy Tan reflects on Chinese American families in her novel 'The Joy Luck Club' inspired by her immigrant background.
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- Parents can find solace in humor and support from 'There Are Moms Way Worse Than You', acknowledging the universal struggles of parenting.
- Amy Tan's 'The Joy Luck Club' delves into the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and cultural influences, exploring deep emotional bonds.
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Book 'There Are Moms Way Worse Than You'
Glenn Busan discusses the inspiration for her book 'There Are Moms Way Worse Than You'. It originated from a conversation with her sister who, despite being a great mother, had doubts about her parenting. Glenn's humorous approach of collecting stories about animal mothers doing bizarre things to their offspring turned into a surprise book for her sister.
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