This book goes back and forth between modern times and the Irish potato famine. Modern times follows a stay-at-home mom of a new baby trying to get used to her new life and dealing with postpartum depression. A bit overdone, but some humorous aspects. The part set in Ireland dealt with a mother trying to find a way to care for her children. If you read the Outside Boy, you will know that Cummins writing is well worth the read. Your dream comes true and the most precious infant is in your arms. This novel explores the difficulties in actually living life after baby. There are physical and emotional challenges that are not so readily apparent which Cummins shares with readers. It is fairly realistic for those mothers that have a difficult transition though there is some gratuitous profane language. The parallel story is a mother watching her children starve to death in the Ireland potato famine. What do you do?Favorite Quote: “Do you have any history of mental illness?” Dr. Zimmer asks. “Not personally, but my family grows crazy like they can sell it for profit,” I say.
I really liked this book! The author really is good at expressing exactly how a mother feels.
—Shay
Really would give it more like a 4.5 if I could.
—drharun
Love. Love. Love!
—Isabel
anna says so
—naytdawg412
