Photographs capture the essence of motherhood, from a mother clutching her infant child before going off to the Persian Gulf War to a daughter kissing her mother good-bye on prom night
Life was an American magazine published weekly from 1883 to 1972, as an intermittent "special" until 1978, and as a monthly from 1978 until 2000. During its golden age from 1936 to 1972, Life was a wide-ranging weekly general interest magazine known for the quality of its photography.
This is a short, but beautiful book of photographs of mothers and children accompanied by quotes about mothers. I enjoyed just looking at the photos and reading some great quotes. I would probably pick this book up again, and may even think about putting it on my wish list.