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Good Mom on Paper: Writers on Creativity and Motherhood by Jen Sookfong Lee, Stacey May Fowles
tinamayreads's review
5.0
GOOD MOM ON PAPER: Writers on Creativity and Motherhood edited by Stacey May Fowles & Jen Sookfong Lee is my last non fiction read and I absolutely loved it! This is a compelling and emotional read. These 20 essays explore the diverse lives of mothers of all ages and offers a glimpse into writerly life. I found every single essay interesting and this book made me cry. I attended the Vancouver’s Writers Fest Incite: Creativity and Motherhood and the virtual book launch. All of the readings were phenomenal! These writers share honest thoughts about their struggles and joys that inspire empathy, hope and a strong feeling of community. Thank you to the editors and contributors for this amazing book!
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A portion of all sales of Good Mom on Paper will be donated to Mothers Matter Centre a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering isolated, at-risk mothers.
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Thank you to Book*hug Press for my gifted review copy!
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A portion of all sales of Good Mom on Paper will be donated to Mothers Matter Centre a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering isolated, at-risk mothers.
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Thank you to Book*hug Press for my gifted review copy!
talliereadsandwrites's review
4.0
A beautiful collection of essays focused on being both a writer and a mother. These raw accounts of the struggles and rewards of this intersection are poignant and introspective. The patriarchy constantly pressures women to strive to be picture perfect mothers when in reality there is no such thing. When a mother chooses to pursue their career there is often stigma and guilt that ensues. Reading the resilient first-hand accounts of the authors felt both hopeful and refreshingly honest. Very well put together and touching book, thanks NetGalley for the read.
brogan7's review
funny
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
This book reminded me of Double Lives: Writing and Motherhood.
I particularly enjoyed the essays by Carrie Snyder, Jónína Kirton, Jennifer Whiteford, Teresa Wong, S.Lesley Buxton, Anonymous, Heather O'Neill and Lee Maracle.
I particularly enjoyed the essays by Carrie Snyder, Jónína Kirton, Jennifer Whiteford, Teresa Wong, S.Lesley Buxton, Anonymous, Heather O'Neill and Lee Maracle.
mandysreadinglist's review
4.0
How do we navigate the twin devotions of love and art? How does motherhood disrupt the creative process? How does it enhance it?
Good Mom on Paper is a collection of essays that go beyond the clichés to explore the complicated relationship between motherhood and creativity.
The experience of motherhood is universal, yet, so many mothers feel a disconnect between their creative selves and their mothering self. The essays in Good Mom on Paper highlight the struggles of finding a balance between writing and mothering, exploring the unseen challenges of balancing a literary life with little ones. And they remind us that we are not alone--though conversation with these mothers and authors, each of which presents a different perspective and still remains relatable, we find commonalities and shared experiences in the trials and tribulations of being a writer and a mother.
Honest and intimate, critical and hopeful, this collection offers solace and joy to creative mothers and asks how we can better support their work. Mothers have long been telling each other these vital stories in private. Good Mom on Paper makes them available to everyone who needs them. This collection helped me to see the good with the bad, and reminds readers that they are not alone.
Good Mom on Paper is a collection of essays that go beyond the clichés to explore the complicated relationship between motherhood and creativity.
The experience of motherhood is universal, yet, so many mothers feel a disconnect between their creative selves and their mothering self. The essays in Good Mom on Paper highlight the struggles of finding a balance between writing and mothering, exploring the unseen challenges of balancing a literary life with little ones. And they remind us that we are not alone--though conversation with these mothers and authors, each of which presents a different perspective and still remains relatable, we find commonalities and shared experiences in the trials and tribulations of being a writer and a mother.
Honest and intimate, critical and hopeful, this collection offers solace and joy to creative mothers and asks how we can better support their work. Mothers have long been telling each other these vital stories in private. Good Mom on Paper makes them available to everyone who needs them. This collection helped me to see the good with the bad, and reminds readers that they are not alone.
pomoevareads's review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Good Mom on Paper is a wonderful title for this book of essays on the topic of motherhood and creativity.
The viewpoints provided here are from women who had natural births, traumatic births, adopted, were parenting on their own, were financially burdened, struggled with sobriety, have different ethnic backgrounds and cultural norms and much more.
From Rachel Giese’s selection I was particularly moved by her comment about writing while having a child being difficult but also spurring the creativity to write.
I hope this book is read by many and not just women. Men in power could learn from these essays.
Thank you to @zgstories and @bookhugpress for a copy of Good Mom on Paper: writers on Creativity and Motherhood. This book is available May 3, 2022.
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