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Under the Feet of Mothers
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A bold and poignant novel deconstructing the heavy, often silent sacrifices of motherhood. Bothaina Al-Essa explores women's struggles behind closed doors, questioning the price of maternal duty in a traditional society.
About this book
In "Beneath the Feet of Mothers," Bothaina Al-Essa steps into a complex social territory to unveil the silent oppression justified by tradition and emotion. With her signature sharp, melancholic, and deeply psychological prose, the author tracks parallel stories of women navigating their destinies as mothers in a society that demands their complete self-obliteration. The novel transcends conventional praise of motherhood; instead, it serves as an honest confession of its darker, hidden aspects—the heavy guilt, emotional exhaustion, and loss of personal identity. It is a warm yet shocking masterpiece that redefines maternal love and demands ears for women's muted screams.
Why read it?
Because it offers an unembellished, raw mirror reflecting the reality of women within conservative families. The novel forces you to rethink the cost of sacrifice, capturing the inner turmoil of mothers through an exquisite narrative that turns everyday domestic pain into an elite literary epic.
Who is it for?
For every woman and mother seeking a voice that articulates her hidden struggles without shame; for lovers of intense socio-psychological and family drama; and for any reader wishing to comprehend the hidden anxieties of identity and freedom under the banner of duty.
Book details
Language
ar
ISBN-13
9789953877884
ISBN-10
9953877882
Page count
280