Between Interruptions: Thirty Women Tell the Truth about Motherhood

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They may want them, crave them, begin them again and again—but they are constantly interrupted by kids, partners, work and the day-to-day of busy lives. Between Interruptions is a remarkable collection of original essays by Canadian writers that explores what is unspoken, cut off or lost in those interrupted conversations. Marina Jimenez struggles with her decision to return to her job as a journalist—in a war zone.

Carrie-Anne Moss lets us into her home during her self-imposed, forty-day seclusion after the birth of her first son.

Chantal Kreviazuk learns to surrender to the limitations of motherhood. Joanna Streetly struggles to find a balance between protecting and letting go. Elizabeth Renzetti and Katrina Onstad search for friends in mommyland.

And Estee Klar-Wolfond finds perfection in autism. Refreshingly honest, Between Interruptions highlights the differences and similarities between mothers today and generations past. Love this book and highly recommend it to all moms and moms-to-be. There was quite a lot packed into their conversation. It was clear the two didn't always get along, and yet the openness with which they shared such a conversation with each other makes if obvious that they respect and love each other very much.

Even with the difficulties many of these mothers faced, one thing shines through in all the essays. The mothers' love for their children and their desire to give them the best life they know how. I came away from the novel feeling a pride I had yet to feel as a mother, feeling stronger somehow. Apr 17, Robin rated it liked it Shelves: The initial chapter of this book was title "Ambition" and filled with women that were under the grand delusion that having a child wouldn't actually change their lives that much So, I was a little put off at first.

But, the essays improved, and I was able to relate to many of them on some level. Definitely the authors expressed some raw honesty about motherhood that I myself would have been afraid to put on paper. Jan 18, Danielle rated it liked it Shelves: Life after children is often something that takes most women completely by surprise. No matter the classes attended, books read and advice from friends nothing ever fully prepares you for those days of self-discovery.

In Between Interruptions mothers from all walks of life share their honest and open experiences about this ever changing territory. Their stories range from hilarious to introspective, but their overarching theme remains the same…motherhood is an undiscovered country with a constan Life after children is often something that takes most women completely by surprise.

Most mothers don’t have time for long conversations.

Their stories range from hilarious to introspective, but their overarching theme remains the same…motherhood is an undiscovered country with a constantly changing environment that requires no less than what each mother has to offer, individually, for their own children and family. It goes without saying that I had an immediate interest in relating to other mothers who may have potentially been in my very shoes.

That being said I love the opportunity to gather with friends and fellow mothers to chat about anything from our children to politics yes, politics. Before having children I think I was as naive as most of the women in the book, thinking that parenting would be a breeze. Well, surprise surprise my children completely changed the landscape of my life.

His medical diagnosis of Hyperlexia seemed to only bring more questions than answers. Many of the stories that I connected with the most in Between Interruptions were much like my own. She quotes the words of famous American artist Charles DuBois toward the end of her essay: To be able at any moment be able to sacrifice what we are for what we want to be. A kind word, a phone call, an email or a short story from someone who knows the complexities surrounding the world we live in today as mothers. Now, obviously not all of these stories were like this and some of them quite honestly irritated me.

Many of the writers were former journalists either in print or television media of some sort and many lived a life I only dreamed about. Between Interruptions by Cori Howard is a wonderful collection of essays that sheds light on the often difficult but joyous experiences of motherhood. With the demands we place on each other in this day and time mothers need connection, a shoulder to rest on and a listening ear.

Originally reviewed and copyrighted at my site There's A Book. Nov 01, Gail rated it really liked it. The topic of discussion? Finding that time to write within our very busy lives. All three authors are parents but still manage writing careers. How do they do it? Bring a cuppa and listen in by going to http: Sheree-Lee also has an essay in Between Interruptions: Thirty Women Tell the Truth about Motherhood.

Between Interruptions: 30 Women Tell the Truth about Motherhood

Cori Howard is a Vancouver based journalist, writer and editor who has started up a series of writing courses for moms who are, as Cori puts it, "interested in learning how to translate their personal experience with motherhood into words. For more on this, check out the Momoir Project at http: Cori is also the editor of the successful anthology, Between Interruptions: Susanna Kearsley is a popular and award-winning suspense author.

A lover of history and travel, she still travels widely to research her settings, which are mostly European. She's also a stay-at-home mom to two young children who, she says, keep her very busy when she isn't writing! For more on Susanna and her work, visit her two websites: Mar 02, Tamara rated it did not like it Shelves: Probably an unfair review, but I downloaded it to my Kindle and it was in about 4pt font. I don't know if Ms Howard's aware of it, but I've not tried to delete and re-download. Too bad, since I really wanted to read it.

Quality assurance by authors would go a long way to getting them better reviews. Jan 19, Eloise rated it really liked it. May 06, Kelly rated it it was amazing. I found it very comforting to read stories of women who had to make difficult choices about their careers when they became mothers. I couldn't put the book down as I went from one story to another. For me, this was a pleasant departure from the 'miracle' culture of motherhood. Jan 29, D.

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Grunert rated it it was amazing. My kids are older and reading this took me back. It made me wish I had been easier on myself when my kids were small. Beautiful essays of varied experiences.

Sometimes touching, sometimes hilarious. Oct 01, Elizabeth Mcwilliams Hewitt rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Aug 12, Erica is currently reading it. Loving this book- and finding it humorous that I literally only end up reading the stories "between interruptions! Kelly Coyle DiNorcia rated it it was amazing Dec 07, CN rated it it was amazing Sep 01, Nancy rated it really liked it Jul 29, Robyn rated it it was ok Jan 19, Anne rated it really liked it Jun 24, Miranda rated it liked it Aug 22, Carlin rated it it was ok Mar 30, Heather rated it liked it Jul 17, Jodelene rated it it was amazing Mar 11, Oct 28, Donna rated it really liked it.

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