books involving motherhood
some book recs that involve the complexities of motherhood: the tough and tender, chaotic and beautiful, exhausting and full of purpose.
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created by ellies.encyclopedia
last updated August, 2026
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If you’re open for a dark/twisty rec, I think Rouge by Mona Awad would fit well on this list. It’s from the daughter’s POV but very much about trauma she inherits from her mother, as well as their complicated relationship with each other and the beauty industry.
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