Letters to Mom

by Sharon Raines

From the murderer on death row to the soldier in Afghanistan, priest to prostitutes, housewives to home wreckers--each has a common bond. Each was born of woman. Whether Heaven-sent or Satan’s spawn, mothers leave an indelible print on the lives of children. For some, the print is a masterpiece. Carefully outlined, lovingly filled in spaces to admire. For others, a slinging of paint on a tattered canvas, careless spatters and cigarette burns. And what happens to those left behind when that mother-link is broken? .

110 pages, Paperback

First published March 21, 2012

About the author

Sharon has been writing since the 6th grade when she won her first story contest. Since then she has been published in several magazines and has written three books including the latest book 'Letters To Mom'.
When not writing, Sharon can be found living 'happily ever after' with her husband Frank.

Reviews

[Ixachel · Rating 2 out of 5]

I won this book from Goodreads’ First Reads.

Letters to Mom, by Sharon Raines, is short and sweet yet steeped in a touch of sadness. It is written as a series of letters from daughter to mother. Since the book is written this way, it feels very conversational. This lends to the overall relatability. Sharon shares her thoughts and troubles, her pain and her triumphs. She writes about what the family is going through and how the loss of her mother is dealt with. There’s everything from pregnancy to camping trips, and these things are well described. The descriptions of the southern heat were particularly fun to read (as a northerner, I just don’t get to hear those kinds of things). At worst, Sharons thoughts and reflections get a bit tedious, but for the most part they are amusing and entertaining. The book also has letters from other daughters to their mothers. Some had wonderful mothers, others...not so much. They were heartfelt, sure, but I didn’t connect very deeply with them. Probably because they were so short compared to all we get from Sharon. Christianity comes into play as well, but I wouldn’t call this book preachy. Faith merely helps the people along.

Overall, this was a simple, well written book dealing with the trials and tribulations of mother/daughter relationships.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a free good reads book for me. Moms are very important. They are the ones who care for us, support us and help us through life. In this book, the author shows a mother's love (and a daughter's love also) through a series of short letters, covering every day living. I was not quite sure what the author was hoping to show as I read the book, however. I am still not sure I see the whole picture, though finished. I think it would have helped understand if the whole idea had been clearer, though, now that I am finished, I can see a lot of what the author was trying to put forth.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book and the letter's written from the daughter's to the mom's were so sweet and heartfelt,and one who touched me personally. Thank you Sharon for another wonderful book.. keep them coming!!

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I laughed, I cried and realized that we all face times in our life that are impossible to handle without the love and caring of our family and friends. Looking forward to the next book!

PA

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Touching and heartfelt - this book captures the delicate and sometimes complicated relationships that can only be found between mothers and daughters.......loved it!!!!