Miller, Sue

The Good Mother [Signed] [Female Sexuality - Societal Judgment]

New York: Harper & Row, 1986. 4th Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.

Signed by the Author on the title page with an inscription.

The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean; light, even age-toning. Minimal shelf handling wear. The dust jacket has the price of $17.95 has light even age-toning, a closed tear in the upper front corner.

Sue Miller’s debut novel is significant for its exploration of motherhood, female sexuality, and societal judgment. The book, became a bestseller and sparked discussions about the challenges faced by women balancing personal desires with societal expectations of motherhood.

The novel follows Anna Dunlap, a recently divorced woman who begins a passionate relationship with a new lover, only to find her custody of her daughter jeopardized due to her choices. The book's themes—sexual liberation, the legal system’s scrutiny of mothers, and the emotional turmoil of custody battles—resonated with readers and critics alike.

Its significance lies in its unflinching portrayal of a woman’s internal conflict between her identity as a mother and as an individual. The novel also reflects changing attitudes in the 1980s toward divorce, parenting, and female autonomy while highlighting lingering double standards.

Item #20013
ISBN: 0060155515

Price: $14.95