{"product_id":"9780995716230","title":"My Mother Laughs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Mother Laughs\u003c\/strong\u003e is a poignant exploration of the intricate bond between a mother and daughter, penned by renowned filmmaker Chantal Akerman. Set against the backdrop of Belgium in 2013, Akerman returns to care for her ailing mother, prompting a profound reflection on their complex relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Akerman navigates the emotional terrain of her mother's impending death, she weaves together personal anecdotes and evocative film stills, delving into the shadows of her mother's traumatic past as a Holocaust survivor. This deeply intimate narrative expands into a broader meditation on memory, love, and loss, illuminating the struggles faced by both mother and daughter. The author candidly shares her childhood memories, revealing the layers of their connection and the weight of their shared history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory:\u003c\/strong\u003e The work grapples with how memories shape identity and familial bonds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrauma:\u003c\/strong\u003e It reflects on the impact of historical trauma and its echoes through generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoss:\u003c\/strong\u003e The impending loss serves as a catalyst for deeper understanding and emotional reckoning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“In this intimate reflection, Akerman captures the essence of love, sorrow, and the complexity of familial ties.”\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of Akerman's filmography, as well as readers of works like \u003cstrong\u003eThe Year of Magical Thinking\u003c\/strong\u003e by Joan Didion and \u003cstrong\u003eWhen Breath Becomes Air\u003c\/strong\u003e by Paul Kalanithi, will find resonance in her lyrical prose and profound insights into the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52951352410444,"sku":"9780995716230","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780995716230_front.webp?v=1765282957","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/fr-eu\/products\/9780995716230","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}