The Mother Book: A Compendium of Trivia & Grandeur Concerning Mothers, Motherhood & MaternityAbstract: Mothers and their children are the subject of this trivia collection. Included are 30 chapters of anecdotes, facts, fallacies, jokes, poems, literature, songs and curiosities about mothers. The diversity of mothers and motherhood is shown with a touch of subjective whimsey. The book tries not to offend or stereotype or This injustice. The materials are placed informally and some topics such as the pros and cons of natural childbirth are not discussed. (kbc). |
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