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Amma

by Perumal Murugan
₱886.05
Amma
Amma

Intimate exploration of motherhood's diverse dimensions.

If the profound emotional tapestry of motherhood intrigues you, "Amma" by Perumāḷmurukan̲ should be a compelling read. This book delves into the layered experiences that define motherhood, expressed through a rich blend of stories and perspectives. It's a potent choice for anyone looking to immerse themselves in narratives that celebrate and question the nuances of being a mother.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Amma

by Perumal Murugan
₱886.05
ISBN: 9789388754873
Authors: Perumal Murugan
Publisher: Eka Books
Date of Publication: 2019-12-16
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Memoir
Goodreads rating: 4.25
(rated by 299 readers)

Description

Perumal Murugan’s tender yet truthful essays capture the life of a strong, independent and extraordinary woman: his mother. She raised her children with the income from just a few acres of land that she managed on her own, tending to the cattle and crops with maternal concern, all the while minding her unruly husband. Every obligation met, all accounts squared up, each meal cooked to satiate the tongue and heart—Amma never rested, not even when bedridden with Parkinson’s. She lived a farmer’s life and died a farmer’s death. Amma is a homage to a way of life and values—simplicity, honesty and hard work—lost to us today. Peppered with unsentimental nostalgia and delightful humour, and vividly documenting village and farming life in the Kongu region, Amma tugs at generational memory. Murugan’s non-fiction writing, his first to appear in English, is as deeply affecting as his fiction.
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Intimate exploration of motherhood's diverse dimensions.

If the profound emotional tapestry of motherhood intrigues you, "Amma" by Perumāḷmurukan̲ should be a compelling read. This book delves into the layered experiences that define motherhood, expressed through a rich blend of stories and perspectives. It's a potent choice for anyone looking to immerse themselves in narratives that celebrate and question the nuances of being a mother.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.