Because my name is mother (edition 2012)

This is a wonderful collection of short stories written by a gifted writer who spotlights the highs and lows of motherhood. Writing with a poignancy and perfection, Deborah Batterman, a yet-to-be-discovered gem in the art of fiction, picked out the humorous and nearly holy moments in life between mothers and daughters to showcase in her book. This is a book not to be missed. ( )