Our Friend James Joyce by Colum

As a young girl growing up, the time I spent with my mom's three sisters was always special: the shopping trips, grammar lessons, and unique events will be cherished forever.As I read AUNTIES: THIRTY-FIVE WRITERS CELEBRATE THEIR OTHER MOTHER, memories of times spent with my precious aunts flooded my heart and my mind. The book is divided into five categories: Second Mothers, Independent Spirits, New York Aunts, Role Models and Avenging Angels. The stories, essays and poems share detailed relationships and notable experiences of this eclectic group of writers with the women, who in their own way, influenced the life of each author. The women are from different eras, races, financial backgrounds and locations, but they all had one common thread, the title auntie.Anyone associated with the word aunt should appreciate this wonderful collection, and whether by blood or friendship, being an aunt is an honored role. In this world of blended and extended families many aunts have assumed the role of mother, confidant, and friend. I share my initial thoughts, this book touched me in a profound way and I sincerely recommend it to others.Reviewed by Simone A. Hawksof The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers