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Mother Ship
Mother Ship
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‘Our greatest gift to one another is this: each woman here has been swept out by a riptide, pulled far from the current of normal motherhood. Apart and all together in this space, our odd craft, we are drawn back into the folds of the unremarkable.’
After her identical twin girls were born ten weeks prematurely, Francesca Segal finds herself sitting vigil in the ‘mother ship’ of neonatal intensive care, all romantic expectations of new parenthood obliterated. Her gripping diary of those months combines the tenderness of a love poem with the compulsive pace of a thriller. As each day brings a fresh challenge for her and her babies, Francesca makes a temporary life among a band of mothers who are vivid, fearless, and inspiring, taking care not only of their children but of one another.
MOTHER SHIP is an intimate, raucous, sublime and electrifying memoir. It is a hymn to the sustaining power of women’s friendship, and a loving celebration of the two small girls – and their mother – who defy the odds.
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Emotional neonatal journey highlighting resilience and friendship.
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Who is this book for?
Mother Ship is a profoundly touching memoir that captures the raw reality of early motherhood and the resilience required during tough times. You'll be drawn into Francesca's world, feeling the warmth and strength of a community of brave women supporting each other through unimaginable challenges. It's a testament to hope, love, and the unbreakable bonds that help us navigate life's toughest moments.