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Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy

Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy

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Come join us for a good laugh and a good cry as we explore the joys and pitfalls of mothering. This conversation centers on Soldier Sailor, a novel by Claire Kilroy. Whether you're a mother yourself or simply want to understand the world of mothering more intimately, this book offers a powerful window into that experience and makes you feel all the feels.

The story focuses on Sailor, the child around whom the mother's world revolves. Though the mother is never named, you may see yourself in her, because she is every mother. This novel is a beautiful way to revisit the immense love you felt for a newborn child and to therapeutically reflect on those sleepless nights, seeing yourself and your partner with perhaps a little more compassion, or a little more judgment — or maybe a bit of both.

Soldier Sailor is highly accessible and can be read in a single sitting. It's Irish, it's moving, and it's a story you're going to need to talk about once you've finished.

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