By Ariel Gore

Illustrated by Ellen Forney

On Sale: Apr 12, 2000
Page Count: 208 pages
Publisher: Seal Press
ISBN-13: 9781580050296

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In her last book, outspoken urban mom Ariel Gore offered help for real-world mothers. In The Mother Trip, she gives her inspiration, encouragement, and moral support to unconventional moms. In these essays, she bashes the stereotype of the “good mother” and encourages readers to follow their instincts and redefine motherhood in their own terms.

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Ariel Gore

About the Author

Ariel Gore is a journalist, writer, and teacher. Her novel We Were Witches was celebrated for its “piercing and wise” (Booklist) examination of modern womanhood. Gore is the founder of Hip Mama, an Alternative Press Award-winning publication covering the culture and politics of motherhood, and the creator of the Fascism Fatigue Coloring Book. She lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Ellen Forney

About the Illustrator

Ellen Forney is an author, artist, speaker, and mental health coach. Her work includes the New York Times bestselling graphic memoir, Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, & Me, the story of her diagnosis and struggle with bipolar disorder, and its companion book, Rock Steady: Brilliant Advice From My Bipolar Life, a mental health guide and the basis for her coaching. Ellen’s work has been published and reviewed in a variety of media, including Washington Post, New York Times, Psychology Today, NPR,and LA Times, among others. She was awarded fellowships from MacDowell, Artist Trust, Atlantic Center for the Arts, and Civitella Ranieri. Ellen grew up in Philadelphia and lives in Seattle.

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