Guarding the Moon: A Mother's First Year

Overview

The author of the critically acclaimed, award-winning Weetzie Bat books offers a compelling celebration of the first year of her child's life.

Guarding the Moon chronicles the joys and terrors of motherhood, from the early stages of the author's pregnancy through her baby's first birthday. This unique but far-reaching story makes for a gem of a book.

Editorial Reviews

This slight volume belies the depth of emotion conveyed within, as children's and YA author Block (Dangerous Angels, etc.) invites the reader to peer into her heart and mind during the first year after the birth of her first child. She's penned a lyrical, poetic vision of the early moments and months that are so precious and hard to describe. That the story (mostly) glosses over the monotonous work of child-rearing and the moments of frustration and anxiety is beside the point; other books provide solace for the new mother who needs to know she's not the only one who isn't enchanted by every single moment. For those who are enchanted, or for those who are dealing with the challenges of older children and wish to revisit the fleeting first year through rose-tinted glasses, Block enlightens with lines such as, "It felt like being in love for the first time. I wanted to woo her... I wanted the magic charm of fabrics and colors to transform me into a mother worthy of my daughter." She describes their adventures in parks and yoga classes and the rare moments when she learns to separate from the baby, having manicures, rediscovering her relationship with her husband and getting back to her work in writing this book. Most of all, Block illuminates the myriad ways in which her child has transformed her vision of the world, in language that sings. (Apr.) Forecast: Block has a reputation for being way cool, and while this book isn't exactly oozing with hipness (like her popular Weetzie Bat books), it should still garner attention. Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information. -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY.

Author Information

Bio of Francesca Lia Block

Francesca Lia Block is the award-winning, bestselling author of numerous books. Her work has been translated into many languages. She is the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Lifetime Achievement Award. Ms. Block lives with her children in Los Angeles.

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Additional Info

Imprint

HarperCollins Publishers

Filesize

392.89 KB

Number of Pages

192

eBook ISBN

9780061649806