Mother Puzzles

“. . . . The 19 essays provide admirable breadth and balance, treating a versatile group of writers whose works explore intimate female connectedness. The collection addresses a variety of genres (including poetry, fantasy, and autobiography, as well as fiction) and examines stories of mothering from diverse subcultures and ethnic experiences. . . . [T]he significance and timeliness of the subject make this a book that most libraries, academic and public, will want to purchase.” ---Choice