Raising Mamma

Some stories stay with you long after the last page. Raising Mamma by Lalita Iyer is one of them – a paperback that rewards an unhurried read. Runs to about 174 pages, so it's a book you'll want to pass on to a friend when you're done.

What it's about

What makes anyone a parent? Is it the mere act of having a child? Perhaps if we stop pretending that we are raising our children and accept that we are in fact, being raised by them, the world would be a happier place. This little book - part fable, part zen and part conversational reflects on the wisdom of a child Mo as he navigates the world around him along with his mother who is often equally, if not more at sea.

About the Author :Lalita Iyer writes for children and grownups and doesn’t believe in picking a side. Her books include The Boy Who Swallowed a Nail and Other Stories, The Whole Shebang, I’m Pregnant, Not Terminally Ill, You Idiot! and more recently, Sridevi: Queen of Hearts.She’s a Sangam House Fellow and has been a journalist and columnist, having written for Hindustan Times, Indian Express, Times of India, India Today, National Geographic Traveller, Hindu, Elephant Journal, among others.She is being raised by two boys, one of whom is feline.

Book details

• Author: Lalita Iyer
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Pages: 174
• Publisher: OM Books
• Published: 15Nov 2019
• Category: Fiction Books

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Is Raising Mamma available in paperback or hardcover?

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What language is this edition in?

This edition is in English.

Who wrote Raising Mamma?

Raising Mamma is written by Lalita Iyer.

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