Some Girls' Mothers

Do daughters step into their mothers’ shoes? How does this central relationship colour women’s lives? The tales in this anthology address these questions with honesty and vigour, weaving humour and warmth into the telling of small but significant tragedies.

Celebrated poets, the writers showcased here explore daughterhood and motherhood in their own unique styles and offer a distinct set of insights. They speak out in prose that fizzes and crackles, throwing light on this most formative of relationships. You’ll find plenty to uncover in this irreverent but heartfelt take on an age-old subject.

‘Touching, wounding and humbling.’ – Simon Armitage

‘Adept in the use of metaphor (they) portray the peculiar dance of independent daughters trying to guide their mothers towards more truthful communication… Recommended’ – Diva Magazine

‘Wonderful voices, fabulous women.’ – Staple Magazine

‘Beautiful writing. A lovely mix of poignant and funny material, it will touch so many chords with so many mothers and daughters.’ – Polly Thomas