Named ‘Book of the Week’ by The Guardian, Writers and Their Mothers brings to life the thoughts, work, loves, friendships, passions and, above all, the influence of mothers upon their literary offspring from Shakespeare to the present. Elegantly assembled and presented, Writers and Their Mothers will appeal to everyone interested in biography, literature, and creativity in general. Join three contributors in the Studio to hear Rachel Hadas, Reeve Lindbergh, and Martha Oliver-Smith read from their essays in the book.