Mother Daughter Dance

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Summary: Simply Powerful in its' Simplicity!
Review: I treasure this book. I bought it for my mother for Mother's Day, and for several other friends and relatives. Jeannie Cochran DuBose conveys such powerful emotion and connection with her readers through her creative illustrations and honest portrayal of mother-daughter relationships. This is a book that simply defies categorization - it is part autobiography, part every woman's story. I cannot recommend it enough!

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Summary: A Poignant Portrayal of the Mother Daughter Relationship
Review: Jeannie Dubose's book, The Mother Daughter Dance, is a stirring, beautiful rendering of the complex dynamic between a mother and daughter. Dubose skillfully portrays the characters in the "dance"--the mother and daughter-- with authenticity and dimension. The text is autobiographical but, at the same time, universal in its themes. Dubose's beautiful artwork grips and holds the reader. This marvelous book has grit and complexity. Bravo!

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Summary: A delightful dance
Review: This book really touched me. I am a mother, and I am a daughter. I've shared moments of excruciating tenderness and connection with both my mother and with my children, and I've also experienced moments of anguish and anger and distance. The mother daughter relationship is complicated and intense, and Jeannie DuBose's book illustrates the relationship beautifully, with simple, touching phrasing and paper cutouts that are imbued with deeper meaning. A great gift for a mother.

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Summary: Not just a book
Review: Three things struck me about the The Mother Daughter Dance. One, how such a short read (15-20 minutes) could still render such a moving story. Two, how such a personal story could still have such universal relevance, even for a non-mother/non-daughter like me. Three, how the story seems to automatically prompt an interesting conversation with anybody who picks it up. In fact, the book strikes me as more than just a book, but a brief, vivid experience that's guaranteed to get you thinking about your own family relationships. I wish more books packed this much emotional punch in such a concise, inviting package.

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Summary: Not Just for Mothers and Daughters
Review: When this book was suggested as a "must read," I suggested in return that a typo had been made. As a son and father, what could Jean DuBose's words offer to expand my meager portfolio of male wisdom? Ahh, but like the ride in the back of a new Jaguar with your eyes closed, the windows open and the music on low, TMDD takes you on a great little journey. Surely, I could see my own mom and her good graces toward me, but I also gained a sense of what makes my wife tick with her mother and my kids. If you want a sneak peak into the complicated dynamics of mother and daughter, and how all of those feminine mysteries work toward the greater good, I think this book is the ticket. The words are terrific and the author's artwork speaks louder than pictures ever could. This book has proved to be the perfect gift for the women in my life, not only for their own reading pleasure, but also for my own improved perception of their journey. Pass the parsley, Ms. Dubose!