Mothertongues

Discover the vibrant chaos of early motherhood in this unique book. Two creative women, emboldened by their shared artistic frustrations, embark on a daring journey to co-write a refreshingly honest book about motherhood. Mothertongues challenges traditional narratives, showcasing the messy, non-linear experiences of motherhood through an eclectic mix of visuals, poems, and poignant reflections. This intriguing trade paperback is filled with humor and vulnerability, offering insights into the communal and chaotic nature of parenting. Each page resonates with the shared struggles and triumphs of mothers, embodying a world where art and motherhood coexist beautifully. Whether recounting absurd anecdotes or heartfelt confessions, Mothertongues brilliantly captures the essence of maternal creativity. Join the movement of mothers redefining what it means to parent. With 352 pages of engaging content, this book is a must-have for anyone embracing the wild ride of motherhood. Enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase, and embrace the joy and madness of raising little ones!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761043550
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 352


Description:
After sharing their artistic frustrations at the school gate, two women decide to take a risk- to co-write a book about early motherhood. Off-colour, offbeat, off their heads, they begin - but then, what is motherhood if not messy, non-linear, multi-authored and potty mouthed?
Together they gather scenes and songs, poems and text messages, insights and ephemera, alive to both the playfulness and the danger of co-creation. From the salvaged scraps of their daily lives they make an intimate collage of absurd mothering, failing mothering and moving mothering, imagining themselves into a future where women don't always have to choose between art and motherhood.
After all- these mothers are tired. They are busy. They are lucky. They talk. Perform. Categorise. Clown. They do sad dinner cabaret. They do heroic odyssey. They do motherhood the musical. No bells and whistles, no false cheer. They do it badly, they do it well, they do it and they do it, and they keep on doing it as women do- comically, communally, creatively.
Funny, thoughtful, vulnerable and disturbingly familiar, Mothertongues up-ends ideas of genre and speaks motherhood anew.



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