I Moved My Arms Through The Water,

I Am So Honored To Be The Vessel Into Which You Pour This Story Of Pain And Strength.

I Lived Through A Classic Publishing Story. My Editor Was Fired A Month Before The Book Came Out. The Editor Who Took It Over Already Had A Full Plate. It Was Never Advertised. We Didn't Get Reviewed In Any Major Outlets.

Why Did I Not Know That Birth Is The Pinnacle Where Women Discover The Courage To Become Mothers?

If You Want To Understand Any Woman You Must First Ask About Her Mother And Then Listen Carefully. Stories About Food Show A Strong Connection. Wistful Silences Demonstrate Unfinished Business. The More A Daughter Knows About The Details Of Her Mother's Life - Without Flinching Or Whining - The Stronger The Daughter.

The More A Daughter Knows The Details Of Her Mother's Life [...] The Stronger The Daughter.