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The Good Mother
I first read "While I was Gone" and became hooked on Sue Miller's writing. Just had to read "The Good Mother" and found it even better. Miller has the uncanny ability of taking flawed characters and allowing us to find some redeeming qualities, some reason to like them. Her words trigger something in all of us, that no matter how sad the story, you can't lay the book down. It haunts you days after you read it. The story focuses on Anna's poor parenting, yet Miller subtly uses the court testimony of the psychiatrist to define Anna's better qualities, and explains why, despite her irrational sexual behavior, she was a "good mother." Prior to Leo, Anna developed an emotional bond with Molly, giving her a sense of security and inner strength. And despite the tormented years that would inevitably follow the divorce and custody battle, we're told that Molly will survive emotionally because Anna is her "inner parent." She, in effect, became a piece of Molly forever. To many, that would make Anna a "good mother." Thought provoking book and author.

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Good Enough
I really liked the subjects the book addressed, but Anna left me feeling so tired. She analyzes incessantly. I can read between the lines. I don't need the main character doing it for me.
I wish I could give it more than three stars because I really liked the book itself. I just wished I could've heard less of her thoughts.
My first Sue Miller book to read. I'll try her again, as I hope this isn't a pattern with her writing style, but just another "issue" that our Anna deals with.

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Who cares.........
I just finished reading this book, complaining the whole way how I did not like it. I should have put it down, but I thought it had to get better at some point. There was too much sex (graphic sometimes)and no substance. While You Were Gone by Sue Miller was better.