The Colours of Mothers

From the shy little boy whose mother’s flair used to make him blush, to the little girl who found traces of her identity in her mother’s poignant letters, and even to the youngster who withstood years of abuse from her mother—these stories take you from the dusty village of Segue in Mali to Shiraz, the city of gardens, in Iran, and all the way to the rural mountainous town of Boyolali in Indonesia. Featuring the works of 22 contributors from around the world, each one sharing a unique and touching story about their remarkable mothers. This book brims with powerful stories that pays tribute to the strength of mothers who have faced unyielding obstacles, defied the odds, endured pain, and made tremendous sacrifices for their children.

“The Colours of of Mothers is a real gem of a read. The collection of short writings about mothers by various narrators is both poignant and humbling. At the end of the day, we are all products of our mother and our mother, however she brought us into this world and whether we like it or not, remains the most influential person in our lives.” —Desi Anwar, Host CNN Indonesia “Insight with Desi Anwar”, author of A Simple Life, Faces & Places, Growing Pains, Offline, The Art of Solitude, Book of Everyday Things
“Wow, incredible! A book that must be read to inspire mothers all over the world.” —Nana Yuliana, Ph.D., Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia for Cuba, Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica
Jumlah Halaman : 120
Tanggal Terbit : 24 Apr 2024
ISBN : 9786020676821
Penerbit : GPU
Berat : 140 gr
Lebar : 13 cm
Panjang : 20 cm