A MERE REFLECTION OF MY MOTHER
A Mere Reflection About My Mother Memoir:
A Mere Reflection of My Mother by Anne Arbor is a memoir about a woman's journey from childhood abandonment by her mother to becoming her unexpected caregiver when her mother is diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. The book explores the complexities of a strained mother-daughter relationship, the challenges of being a single parent and career woman, and the emotional weight of caregiving, all while confronting old wounds and finding resilience.
Core Theme:
The memoir deals with the difficult choice of caring for an estranged mother who abandoned her as a child.
Key Topics:
It covers themes of abandonment, complicated family bonds, unexpected caregiving, career, and personal resilience.
Author's Experience:
Arbor recounts her difficult childhood and her eventual success, which is tested when she must step in to care for her mother
About Anne Arbor:
Anne is a single mother of twin teenage girls who lives in South Florida with their two dogs. She is a licensed mental health counselor and has worked in multiple settings, providing therapy in both public and private sectors for more than two decades.
In her personal time, she enjoys photography, painting, writing, gardening, Uber-ing her daughters to activities, nature hikes, meditation, and yoga.