The Mothers
The Mothers by Rod Jones, published by Text Publishing Company on May 27, 2015, is a work of fiction that delves into the lives of three generations of Australian women. Set against the backdrop of significant historical events, the narrative explores themes of motherhood, secrecy, and the impact of personal stories on identity. The book spans various time periods, beginning in 1917 with Alma and her children, and moving through the experiences of Anna in 1952 and Cathy in 1975.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of interconnected lives as the characters navigate their circumstances, from Alma’s struggles in a working-class environment to Anna’s determination in a Salvation Army home, and Cathy’s choices during a time of social change. The Mothers presents a nuanced exploration of the challenges and complexities faced by women, highlighting how the untold stories of their lives shape their identities and relationships. This edition contains 334 pages and is written in English, offering a thoughtful examination of familial bonds and the secrets that linger across generations.
Official synopsis Publisher
That’s what life is about, at the bottom of things, she thought: women keeping babies.
In 1917, while the world is at war, Alma and her children are living in a sleep-out at the back of Mrs Lovett’s house in working-class Footscray. When Alma falls pregnant, her daughter Molly is born in secret. As Molly grows up, there is a man who sometimes follows her on her way to school.
Anna meets Neil in 1952 at her parents’ shack at Cockatoo. She later enters a Salvation Army home for unmarried mothers, but is determined to keep her baby.
Fitzroy, 1975. Student life. Things are different now, aren’t they? Cathy and David are living together, determined not to get married. Against the background of the tumultuous events of the sacking of the Whitlam government, a new chapter is added to the family’s story.
The Mothers is a book about secrets. It interweaves the intimate lives of three generations of Australian women who learn that it’s the stories we can’t tell that continue to shape us and make us who we are.
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