Welcome to the first stop on the virtual book tour for Mother Wit. Two authors, Angelia Vernon Menchan and Dera Williams, team up for a collection of short stories. Mother Wit is about the relationships between mothers and daughters. Each story reveals events that bond them to one another.
I tend to read stories that are relevant to my current mood or state in life. My mother and I both celebrated a birthday this month. She is one of my best friends. I couldn’t imagine our relationship any other way. So when the opportunity arose for me to review a book that explores mother-daughter relationships, I was excited! Mother Wit was right on time. Chickadee, this review is dedicated to you.
I was curious to read about real life issues that bring daughters closer to their mothers, or what could possibly tear them apart. Though some of the real life issues didn’t mirror my own experiences, they made me think. I was able to see the characters point of view when faced with sexual assault, abuse, lack of trust, loyalty, teenage pregnancy, and sickness. As Angelia said, it is amazing how quickly life and circumstances change things and how good comes from the worse situations.
It is my hope that women read Mother Wit for two reasons: to understand and appreciate the special bond between a mother and daughter, and to improve their existing relationships. I recommend this quick read whether you are a mother, stepmother, grandmother, mom-to-be, daughter, or stepdaughter. Although I didn’t care for two out of the five short stories, there are lessons within each story for us all.
Rating: ♥♥♥
Disclaimer: This book was received from the author for review purposes. In no way does it influence my review.
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Angelia Vernon Menchan is a wife, mother, mentor, writer, publisher, and child of God; whose goal is to reach as many as she can through the written word and do what God has asked of her, Mentor by Writing. Angelia resides in Jacksonville, Florida with her love of 32 years; Maurice Menchan. Mother Wit is her 10th book published through her company MAmm Productions since 2006. Visit her at www.angeliamenchan.com or www.twitter.com/angelmenchan.
Dera R. Williams lives, works and plays in the Oakland/Bay Area where she is employed at a local community college. Proud of her southern roots, she is the family historian and storyteller. As a writer she has contributed to several anthologies and journals, most recently, Go, Tell Michelle: African American Women Write to the New First Lady. Dera had also done academic writing for reference manuals. She is a book reviewer in print and online publications, and active in local literary events.
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