The Abandoners by Begona Gomez Urzaiz review absent mothers
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Urzaiz reflects on the societal pressures around motherhood in Spain, which idolizes maternal devotion. Despite this, she feels a deep sense of gratitude when her son starts nursery, allowing her to focus on her career.
Muriel Spark's decision to leave her child with nuns illustrates the tensions women face between motherhood and their professional ambitions. Her later relationship with her son underscores the cost of her choices.
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