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Mother Is a Verb: An Unconventional History

Sarah Knott
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Mother Is a Verb: An Unconventional History

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019

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Sarah Knott

Mother Is a Verb: An Unconventional History

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Theme
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Mother Is a Verb: An Unconventional History, Sarah Knott explores the multifaceted history of motherhood through a personal lens, intertwining historical narratives with her experiences. She examines cultural and societal shifts, highlighting diverse maternal experiences across eras and geographies, and challenges conventional perceptions of mothering, offering an insightful account of motherhood's evolving role over time.

Informative

Contemplative

Emotional

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

447 ratings

66%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sarah Knott's Mother Is a Verb: An Unconventional History offers a rich tapestry of motherhood through historical and personal lenses. Praised for its lyrical prose and insightful narrative, the book captivates readers. However, some critics find its structure occasionally disjointed. Overall, it's an evocative examination of motherhood's evolving role.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mother Is a Verb: An Unconventional History?

Readers who appreciate Mother Is a Verb: An Unconventional History by Sarah Knott are drawn to feminist narratives and historical analysis, similar to audiences of The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson. They seek personal storytelling interwoven with broader cultural and historical context, focusing on the nuances of motherhood.

4.1

447 ratings

66%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Theme
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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