About the book
The classic New York Times bestseller that has helped millions of women cope with and heal from the grief of losing their mothers
Although a mother's mortality is inevitable no book has discussed the profound lasting and far reaching effects of this loss until Motherless Daughters, which became an instant classic. More than twenty years later, it is still the go-to book that women of all ages look to for comfort, help, and understanding when their mother dies. Building on interviews with hundreds of mother loss survivors, Edelman's personal story of losing her mother, and recent research in grief and psychology, Motherless Daughters reveals the shared experiences and core identity issues of motherless women:
- Why the absence of a nurturing hand shapes a woman's identity throughout her lifespan
- How present day relationships are defined by past losses
- How a woman can resolve past conflicts and move toward acceptance and healing
- Why grief really is not a linear passage but an ongoing cyclical journey
- How the legacy of mother loss shifts with the passage of time
Editions of Motherless Daughters (20th Anniversary Edition)
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780201632880
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The classic New York Times bestseller that has helped millions of women cope with and heal from the grief of losing their mothers
Although a mother's mortality is inevitable no book has discussed the profound lasting and far reaching effects of this loss until Motherless Daughters, which became an instant classic. More than twenty years later, it is still the go-to book that women of all ages look to for comfort, help, and understanding when their mother dies. Building on interviews with hundreds of mother loss survivors, Edelman's personal story of losing her mother, and recent research in grief and psychology, Motherless Daughters reveals the shared experiences and core identity issues of motherless women:
- Why the absence of a nurturing hand shapes a woman's identity throughout her lifespan
- How present day relationships are defined by past losses
- How a woman can resolve past conflicts and move toward acceptance and healing
- Why grief really is not a linear passage but an ongoing cyclical journey
- How the legacy of mother loss shifts with the passage of time
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Motherless Daughters (20th Anniversary Edition) about?
The classic New York Times bestseller that has helped millions of women cope with and heal from the grief of losing their mothers
Although a mother's mortality is inevitable no book has discussed the profound lasting and far reaching effects of this loss until Motherless Daughters, which became an instant classic. More than twenty years later, it is still the go-to book that women of all ages look to for comfort, help, and understanding when their mother dies. Building on interviews with hundreds of mother loss survivors, Edelman's personal story of losing her mother, and recent research in grief and psychology, Motherless Daughters reveals the shared experiences and core identity issues of motherless women:
- Why the absence of a nurturing hand shapes a woman's identity throughout her lifespan
- How present day relationships are defined by past losses
- How a woman can resolve past conflicts and move toward acceptance and healing
- Why grief really is not a linear passage but an ongoing cyclical journey
- How the legacy of mother loss shifts with the passage of time
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Motherless Daughters (20th Anniversary Edition)?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Family and health > Coping with / advice about personal, social and health topics > Coping with / advice about death and bereavement
Where can I read a sample of Motherless Daughters (20th Anniversary Edition)?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780201632880
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Motherless Daughters (20th Anniversary Edition)?
Hope Edelman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Motherless Daughters (20th Anniversary Edition) is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780201632880)
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