Gwendolen Gross sent me her new book, The Other Mother: A Novel, to review. It’s look at a relationship between a working mother, Amanda, and a stay-at-home mother, Thea, who live across the street from each other.  
Both Thea and Amanda are the protagonists, except aren’t we supposed to like a protagonist? I don’t think I liked either one of these women particularly.
This book is an accurate look at the judgement and condescension felt by women on both sides of the working or staying home issue. It’s also an accurate portrayal of the fact that neither woman is thrilled about her choices. In fact, in …read more