Guarding the Moon : A Mother's First Year

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Summary: Ms. Block does it AGAIN!
Review: You should probably know that I'm a bit biased about this book, because Francesca Lia Block is, in my opinion, the most amazing author ever. So of course I devoured _Guarding the Moon_ in less than 24 hours, and found every page delicious. Block meditates on life with her new daughter using the same gorgeous language that made me fall in love with her fictional characters. Even as someone who *never* wants children, I couldn't help but be moved by Block's love for her daughter.

The book, like Block's others, is beautiful, even as some parts are very sad. If you've read her other works, you've no doubt wondered about which of the themes (dead & dying fathers, eating disorders, etc.) Block had pulled out of her own life. This book answers some of those questions and is a beautiful testament of a mother's love for her daughter.