Date of Award
2010
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Arts in Writing
Department
Creative Writing
First Advisor
Beth Mead
Abstract
The personal narratives and poems contained within this thesis explore one of the most primal and powerful relationships in the human experience, that of a parent and child. As a mother of a young boy, I have found, and continue to find my greatest strength, so1Tow, and inspiration in watching him grow.
The collection as a whole does tell a complete story, although not necessarily a chronological one. It is strongly influenced by the creative nonfiction work of David Sedaris. Like Sedaris, these essays portray everyday family relationships, often in less-than- flattering ways. In a similar style, these essays do not seek sympathy or adoration for the narrator, merely the recognition of a shared honest experience.
Recommended Citation
Freeman, Anne, "Why Moms Drink" (2010). Theses. 665.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/theses/665
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