Description
A family's world is shattered when their mother disappears in a crowded subway station, igniting a desperate search that unearths a profound mystery: who is the woman they thought they knew so well? As her husband and children grapple with guilt and grief, they begin to confront the hidden desires, unspoken heartaches, and long-buried secrets of a life lived largely in their shadow. Told through alternating perspectives, this novel masterfully reconstructs a woman's identity, revealing the triumphs and disappointments of her existence on her own terms. It is a poignant exploration of motherhood, family, and the quiet sacrifices that shape a life, resonating deeply with anyone who has ever loved or been loved.
Available Editions
paperback
Knopf
Published Jan 1, 2011
237 pages
ISBN: 9780307593917
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Community Reviews(1)
a rose scented rosary. a dog chained up in the yard. a basin of flour. a stoneware jar with a broken lid. a willowy persimmon tree. a pair of blue plastic sandals. the peità. a retrospective tableau of mother as seen by her children and of wife as seen by her husband all coming to the jarring collision that “mother was a whole person with hopes and dreams before she was mom.”
Details
First Published
2008
Language
eng
Translation
From: kor
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Please Look After Mom by Kyung-Sook Shin.