Motherless Daughters

Motherless Daughters by Hope Edelman is the groundbreaking New York Times bestseller that has comforted and guided millions of women coping with the loss of their mothers. First published over two decades ago, it was the first book to deeply explore the profound, lifelong impact of this loss. Drawing from Edelman’s own story, in-depth interviews with hundreds of women, and the latest research in grief and psychology, it examines the common experiences and identity challenges faced by women who have lost their mothers—offering insight, understanding, and healing for readers of all ages.