Mothers and Sons: In Their Own Words

By Isabel Allende

Book Overview

From the acclaimed photographer of Chronicle Books' bestselling "Fathers and Daughters" comes a companion collection of duotone portraits and poignant essays exploring the complex and compelling relationship between mothers and sons. This remarkable volume juxtaposes luminous portraits of famous and not-so-famous mothers and sons-including Virginia Kelley Clinton and Bill Clinton; Leah Adler and Stephen Spielberg; Jamaica Kincaid and Harold Shawn; and Ruth Bader Ginsburg and James Ginsburg. In the accompanying texts, mothers and sons reveal their most trying and most exalted moments together, recounting both the ordinary and the extraordinary with candor, humor, and emotion. A powerful tribute to the ties that bind, "Mothers and Sons" makes a unique and loving gift.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811811700
• ISBN13: 9780811811705
• Release Date: March 1996
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 1.0" x 1.0"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful Stuff

What a great concept and great book. Mariana Cook's photographs do justice to the loving words from the mothers and their sons. A great addition to my library.

About the Book- from the Publisher...

Mothers and Sons: In Their Own Words FROM THE PUBLISHER Mothers and Sons: In Their Own Words captures the compelling connections between mothers and sons and translates those subtle emotions into deceptively simple photographs. In the accompanying texts, mothers and sons reveal their most trying and their most exalted moments with candor and humor, recounting both extraordinary actions and everyday existence with enthusiasm, from a parent's lyrical essay to a two year old's uncomplicated observations. With an introduction by Isabel Allende, Mothers and Sons is a powerful tribute in both words and images to the unique yet universal relationship between mothers and sons. SYNOPSIS A powerful tribute to the relationships between mothers and their sons, this remarkable volume juxtaposes luminous portraits of famous and not-so-famous mothers and sons with poignant essays, recounting both the ordinary and the extraordinary with candor, humor, and emotion.

A very touching experience

The simple words are sometimes the best, when it comes to describe the unique bond between mother and son. I found this book to be very touching, as I often had to dab a tear after reading the heartfelt outpourings from mother to son and vice versa. My favorite picture is of Anne Lamott and her son Sam... there is just something in the picture that speaks to me of my own mother. My favorite 'snippet' would have to be Colin Salmon's description of his mother's trip to meet his father's family in Jamaica. This book has something to it that beautifully captures the emotions that often cannot be described or expressed. I love you mom!