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This compelling book is the perfect surprise find, revealing a depth and self-reflection you didn't even know you needed, as emphasized by Jia Tolentino, who deeply appreciated its insight and complexity. Tessa Hadley lauds Begona Gómez Urzaiz for her intelligent, witty, and generous storytelling as she dives into the rich exploration of a challenging topic. The Observer notes that many mothers will find themselves engrossed in "The Abandoners."Journalist Begona Gómez Urzaiz examines the lives of women who, like Ingrid Bergman, Muriel Spark, Doris Lessing, and Joni Mitchell, left their children to pursue artistic passions. The book delves into the compelling narratives of these extraordinary women, alongside those who had no alternative but to part from their families, and the silent guilt in mothers who yearn for liberation. It explores themes of motherhood, identity, ambition, and creativity, challenging societal judgments of women who choose to 'abandon' and what this reveals about perceptions of women in general.
According to Claudia Durastanti, this work stands out as an outstanding examination of motherhood and its alternatives, second only to Sheila Heti's "Motherhood."