Mothers Cry

by Helen Grace Carlisle

"Mothers Cry" is a poignant and raw exploration of the complexities of maternal love and the burdens of family life in the early twentieth century. Written by Helen Grace Carlisle, this compelling novel follows the life of Mary Williams, a woman whose existence is defined by her devotion to her four children. As they grow and navigate the challenges of urban life, Mary witnesses the divergent paths her offspring take-from success and ambition to moral decay and tragedy.Set against a backdrop of societal shifts, the narrative delves deep into the emotional resilience required to hold a family together amidst poverty and personal heartbreak. Carlisle's prose captures the visceral reality of a mother's experience, highlighting the sacrifices made in the name of love and the inevitable pain when children stray from the values they were taught. "Mothers Cry" remains a significant work of social realism, offering a searing look at the domestic sphere and the universal struggles of parenthood. This powerful story serves as a testament to the enduring strength of the maternal bond and the profound impact of choice and circumstance on the human spirit.

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292 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1929

Reviews

[Filipa Graça · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Ngô Thanh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nỗi đau lòng mẹ - 22t

Về văn phong, một lối văn nói khiến mình khá ấn tượng. Cách tác giả sử dụng ngôn ngữ vừa đơn giản mà lại rất lôi cuốn, lối tự sự nhẹ nhàng mạch lạc, đi từ đầu đến cuối câu chuyện. Trơn tuột như ăn bánh gio.

Về nội dung, đây là thứ khiến mình đau đầu. Mình thực sự phản đối cách bà ấy dung túng cho thằng con cả và đứa con út. Đó sẽ là cách giáo dục con cái mà mình cật lực chống lại. Sự yêu thương mù quáng của bà mẹ dẫn đến bi kịch ở cuối truyện. Nhưng mình không thể trách người mẹ ấy, vì mình thấy hình ảnh của tất cả các bà các mẹ lẫn đâu đó trong người cô Mêry này. Thật khó để nói! Mình nghĩ câu chuyện đã cũ (viết từ góc nhìn của một người phụ nữ Pháp, đầu những năm 1900) nên lối suy nghĩ của người ta là như vậy, nên cố gắng để thông cảm cho góc nhìn của nhân vật chính Mêry, nhưng mình vẫn không thể không bất bình với sự nhu nhược trước con cái của bà, và đồng thời cũng không thể không bao dung vì như mình thấy hình bóng mẹ mình trong đó.

Không đọc truyện này nữa.

[Misha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is really strong for me, especially because I’m a mom. At the beginning, I thought it wouldn’t be the type of book I liked, but it completely blew my mind while reading further. The only con is absence of commas in sentences, which makes reading a bit more challenging. I believe it won’t be a kind of book for people without kids because to understand the behaviour of a parent towards kids is difficult to describe. But I do find this book very powerful for me.

[Linh Chi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of those books that I read when I was a younger teenager, that I love and that I read again and again every few years.

This is one of those books that I remember all details.

This is one of those books that I grow up with, so that every time I reread I feel and understand something different than the last time.