Mom is a Metaphor
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Mom’s counter was a bakery of oodles of delectable, sugar-topped confections covering one end to the other. Delicious and some nutritious goodies filled our kitchen. Every variety of cupcakes, cookies, and muffins sat atop the counter, and their delicious aroma pranced gently around our entire house.
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About the Book
When one mom returns home to her family after undergoing surgery for breast cancer, she confronts life with a smile and a never-ending, upbeat attitude.
Told from a child’s perspective, this picture book describes all of the ways Mom tackles her recovery and addresses life’s everyday experiences. Mom is like a vigorous marathon runner, a fearless mountain climber, a legendary movie star, and a devoted astronaut on a mission.
Inspiring optimism, humor, and gratitude, Mom is a Metaphor shares how adversity cannot break a person’s positive spirit.
About the Author
Jennifer Ann Goodwin and her husband, Tom, have two children, Adrianna and Tommy, and two Labrador Retrievers, Ellie and Gus. She lives in Toms River, New Jersey. This is Goodwin’s first children’s book.
Adrianna Bella Goodwin is an avid reader, a dedicated artist, and she appreciates all things in nature. This is her first illustrated children’s book.