By Beatrix S
Mothers’ day is a really special day for any woman who has children. If you want to give your mother something she won’t forget, start with a special book for mothers’ day — something that will grab her attention, keep her entertained, and remain a part of her memory forever. Here is my list of the top 5 books for mothers’ day.
The Bonesetter's Daughter
by Amy Tan is a lovely tale of a woman who struggles with her life in China and ultimately comes to America. The author, Amy Tan, usually writes about mothers, sisters, and friends, and her books are perfect reading material for mothers. The story starts with Ruth, a woman who works as a freelancer who always had a difficult relationship with her mother, especially with the strange behavior she was beginning to develop. As the story progresses, we get into a biography of Ruth’s mother, who had a difficult life back in China. The book was published in 2001 and received good reviews. It was also made into an opera, exploring more the part of Ruth’s mother. Your mom will love this book and you will probably love it too.
My Name Is Mary Sutter
by Robin Oliveira is an amazing novel that will keep your mother entertained. The book is an historical novel and it follows the story of Mary Sutter, a midwife whose dream is to become a renowned surgeon. The book can also be considered an adventure book because the amazing things this woman experiences are terrific. It was published in 2010 and it has a lot of good reviews from the critics. Your mother will love the story of a strong woman, set to fulfill her dreams.
Elizabeth Street
by Laurie Fabiano is a book about a woman trying to make a future in America. She doesn’t want to fail and become as poor as other Italian immigrants, so she struggles to keep herself above the floating line. The book was published in 2009 and it’s based on true events. Following the woman’s story, your mother will love the book and will definitely talk to all her friends about it.
Chanel: A Woman of her Own
by Axel Madsen is one of those books that really changes your whole perspective. Besides being about a famous person, the book manages to capture a life so well that you are actually living it while you read. Chanel: A Woman of her Own is a book about an amazing woman who managed to revolutionize the fashion world and overcome criticism. The book was published in 1991 and I really recommend it for a mother as ambitious and creative as the wonder woman Coco.
A Reliable Wife
by Robert Goolrick is a great love story; a captivating novel about a man who puts an ad in the paper looking for a “reliable wife”. The woman who answers this ad has something different in mind: she plans to kill the man and get wealthy easily. What she doesn’t really know before responding to the ad is the fact that the man actually has a plan too. The book will keep you awake until you finish it. It was published in 2009 and it’s a great gift for a mother who likes a 1907 atmosphere and a love story like no other.