Review of Like Mother, Like Mother

This is a multigenerational family drama. The story is character driven and I love these types of books. The focus of the plot is on three women. The grandmother, mother, and daughter. Each of these women are complex and interesting. As a mother I have suffered from mom guilt many times but these characters don’t have a lot of that even when confronted about their lack of maternal behaviour and perceived parenting failures. All of these women are strong willed and tough. Grace (the daughter in the book) does have a lot of resentment toward her mother for not being more loving and present and she is currently dealing with this. I love the character of Joe who raises his daughters and accepts his wife for who she is until finally he gets frustrated with the situation. Overall this a layered story with very interesting characters. If you like a family drama give this one a try!