My two mothers

Author: Zhu Weici
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: A person's life is composed of a series of unforgettable memories. Why do we cherish nostalgia so much today, holding such affection for old songs, old records, and old buildings? It's not just because they contain so many memorable, relatable, and even curse-worthy elements. The author has two mothers. One is the person called "Mom," who is actually the author's adoptive mother. From the age of one, she became the author's true mother. The other is the biological mother who gave the author life, whom the author calls her birth mother. For her birth mother, the author has an inseparable bond of affection but also maintains a calm judgment. Both the birth mother and the adoptive mother are true Shanghai natives, both came from wealthy families, both experienced emotional turmoil and the pain of marital breakdown, and both struggled bravely alone against the harsh realities of the world. With a devout heart, the author truthfully records the joys and sorrows of ordinary people who have floated in the whirlpool of history around her. Write the simple people simply, for the simple people to read. This is a daughter's sincere memory of her two mothers: because of her birth mother's winding, unconventional, and even alluring life experiences, she was given away at the age of one; she relied on her adoptive mother for over fifty years, the emotional pain, closeness and distance, leaving her with indelible memories. Both mothers came from wealthy families, and the past prosperity of Shanghai nurtured their romantic and poetic lives; their independent and unyielding spirit in the face of changing circumstances also forged their noble character. The two mothers shaped a daughter and created a life story full of twists and turns. Although it is a personal record of emotions, it is a profound book that offers insights into life.