Joanne Fedler’s book “Secret Mothers’ Business” examines the intricacies of friendship and parenthood. Eight very different women discuss their experiences, fantasies, concerns, and the daily challenge of determining what to feed their children during a sleepover in which the novel takes place.
The book exposes the unvarnished realities of parenthood by shattering the unwritten rule of flawless mothering. It’s an insightful celebration of the intricacies and beauty of friendship, as well as how women disappoint and encourage one another.