The Temple of Motherhood: What Mothers Learn

Naomi writes with tenderness. Her words are a soothing balm during these months of confusion. It's important to listen to mothers and recognize how much they learn. Every mother gains different knowledge – some practical, others more mysterious. However, certain common patterns emerge:

• Motherhood is more than caring for and nurturing the baby.
• Babies can't speak, but they can communicate.
• Mothers are 'in conversation' with their babies.
• Through their babies, mothers learn about themselves.
• Mothers create families based on their own values.
• The role of fathers is undergoing significant change.
• The reasons for maternal anger need to be understood.
• Mothers can remain feminists.
• Part of motherhood is a spiritual experience.
• Mothers bring useful experiences back to their workplaces.

"What Mothers Learn" first shows how learning to become a mother takes time and then how wonderful that experience can be. Additionally, it emphasizes that if many of us agree that motherhood is vital, society must find ways to reward the women who practice it.

Pages: 304, Year of Publication: 0331, Dimensions: 15.4x15.4cm