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The Other Mother

Not a gender, but a role you played when life changes unexpected and carrying more than you were given.

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By Sina Shami Belinda
This book speaks to both younger and older audiences who recognize themselves in these experience, lived it, adapted it and they became who they are.
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Why this book should exist

There is a silent group of people which includes children, teenagers, and adults who had to step up, take care, endure and navigate life as if they had no choice. Yet, their experiences are rarely named or understood.

This book gives a voice to that reality. It explores the emotional weight, the identity shifts, and the internal battles of those who were shaped by early responsibility. It fills a gap between what people go through and what is actually spoken about.

What readers want from this book

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This title tells a lot so I want to know more.

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I think no one noticed but what I say, this story holds something deeper and powerful. This words are worth a book.

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Apart of this, the way she express her words it’s so creative. She’s a natural

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The promise

They will gain clarity on emotions they may not have been able to explain, sense of validation for what they went through and a new perspective on growth, identity, and resilience.

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