Some of the world’s greatest mothers exist on the pages of unforgettable books. We’re opening our favourite Literary Moms library to share with you.
Anne Lamott – Operating Instructions: A Journal of my Son’s First Year
In one of the first (and most inspiring) “momoirs,” Anne Lamott chronicles the first leg of the long journey that is motherhood. As she finds self-forgiveness and appreciation, you might too.
Operating Instructions: A Journal of My Son’s First Year by Anne Lamott; available at www.chapters.indigo.ca; $14
Angela McCourt – Angela’s Ashes
Author Frank McCourt has seen a lot of suffering in his life – yet his most profound influence is the love of his poor, beleaguered mother. You’ll never question your impact again.
Angela’s Ashes: A Memoir by Frank McCourt; available at www.amazon.ca; $15
Marilla Cuthbert – Anne of Green Gables
Proving that mothers need not be biological nor Mary Poppins-esque, Marilla manages to lovingly raise that Anne-with-an-e while barely cracking a smile. Impressive.
Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery; available at www.chapters.indigo.ca; $4
Mom – Love You Forever
The mother in this classic children’s book personifies the bittersweet nature of life’s most significant relationship. (We defy you to get through it without choking up!)
Love You Forever by Robert Munsch; available at www.chapters.indigo.ca; $6
Lily Evans Potter – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
We love Harry’s mom for many reasons; not the least of which is an opportunity to prove to our kids that it’s no lie: your mother will indeed lay down her life for you.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling; available at www.amazon.ca; $11
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