Description
Mildred Peacock is a proud, resilient mother determined to build a better life for her five children despite poverty, betrayal, and the burdens of single parenthood. After breaking free from her husband’s destructive behavior, she confronts the difficult choices and social pressures that come with raising a family on her own. Set against the realities of Black family life and working-class America, this powerful novel explores motherhood, survival, independence, and the enduring strength of family bonds. With emotional honesty and vivid characterization, it presents an intimate portrait of one woman’s struggle to claim dignity and hope.
Available Editions
paperback
NAL Trade
Published Dec 6, 2005
352 pages
ISBN: 9780451216717
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Details
First Published
1987
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Mama by Terry McMillan.