The Maternal is Political: Read It, Hear It

We've discussed before how becoming a mother transforms us.  And as I recently overheard, it does so instantly, completely, and forever.  Agreed, mamas, agreed.  And we've read Guestivista Kristin's article on the important role of women  - most of whom are mamas - in politics.  Now we have another opportunity to read the impressive words of a local mama on this topic. It's Shari McDonald Strong's upcoming book, The Maternal is Political, sure sounds on point, huh?  You might know Shari's writing from Literary Mama and Mother Talk.  We're  planning to review it and interview her right here on Activistas in the coming weeks.

If you're like me with far too little time to read, head over to Powell's on Hawthorne Thursday 5.29 @ 7:30 for a reading.  Shari and four of her contributors will be there to read excerpts from the book.  And grab a copy, while you're at it.  I can't wait to have a look - even if it takes me 40 weeks to get through the 40 essays!  If anyone's interested in jointly tackling an essay a week and discussing it here, e-mail us.  We're game if you are. 

Here's a quick description of the book, from the editors - so very much of this sounds familiar, doesn't it? 

[These essays] explore the vital connection between motherhood and social change.  The Maternal Is Political features thirty powerful, hard-hitting literary essays by women who are striving to make the world a better place for children and families — both their own and other women's — in this country and globally.

Each contributor tackles complex issues facing mothers and society today. Whether it's a mother teaching her children to live ecologically responsible lives, a mother struggling to get out of poverty while raising her kids, a mother's response to her child being sent to Iraq, or a mother voting for the first time, each writer forges the link, the crucial relationship, between the personal (life with family) and the political (life in the world) to give voice to, and thus empower, other women to realize and seize their collective political clout as mothers. Written by and for mothers, The Maternal Is Political is crafted to help motivate us to discover, appreciate, and use with greater effectiveness our tremendously powerful (and too often underutilized) political votes and voices to create positive social change.

Comments

[Andrea P]

I went to the reading tonight at Powell's and would definitely like to discuss the book with other mamas. First, it is a compilation of short stories, something even the busiest of mamas can tackle one at a time. Each story shows how different mamas, inspired in their role as mothers affect change in their homes, communities, and the world. In addition to talking about the book it would be great to (as Shari said tonight) just share our stories...and keep sharing them until we see change.

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