Learning Burney A Map Of My Mother And Me

Mother. Some get the warm curve of the mo some get the pointy end of the er. I got the whole word... Learning Burney is a series of stories in essay form that focus on the relationship of a daughter and her mother. The book examines the similarities and contrasts the generational differences the wounds and the gifts that emerge in a narrative that is hilarious hair-raising and deeply moving. Some of the explored themes are: Christian Faith Identity Alcoholism Recovery Body Image Culture FamilyIn reference to climbing the family tree in its fullness the author writes: I began to close the emotional distance feeling grateful for each branch that shaped me-and shapes me still.