Books That Are Perfect Gift For Mothers

Books That Are Perfect Gift For Mothers

Books can be uncannily good gifts because they’re not temporary, use-and-throw things. Here are 10 books that are perfect gift for mothers.

Not Without My Daughter by Betty Mahmoody

Not Without My Daughter by Betty Mahmoody

This book follows the escape of a woman and her daughter from an abusive household in Iran.

The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak

The Bastard of Istanbul by Elif Shafak

This book is basically the quest of a Turkish daughter and son (separately) for their mother and home.

The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

This story follows the life of an immigrant family in America, and traces the highs and lows of diaspora.

Save Me The Plums by Ruth Reichl

Save Me The Plums by Ruth Reichl

This memoir, which traces the culinary journey of a world famous gourmet, is a fantastic ode to cooking.

Ladies Coupe by Anita Nair

Ladies Coupe by Anita Nair

In this book, a middle aged woman unsatisfied with her life takes a train and finds herself questioning her womanhood.

The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan

The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan

This is the story of two Chinese women in search of their identity in the imperial age.

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

This is a story of not just motherhood but also womanhood. The story revolves around two women, Mariam and Laila, who get married to the same man Rasheed.

Mom and Me and Mom by Maya Angelou

Mom and Me and Mom by Maya Angelou

Celebrated author Maya Angelou’s memoir about motherhood is a beautiful book to gift your mother.

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

As the title suggests, this classic is an ode to womanhood, and describes the challenges and exaltations of the process of becoming a woman.

Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi

Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi

This is a real book, and talks about the complicated, not-always-perfect yet beautiful relationship between a mother and daughter.