As every mother of sons knows, a household full of boys is blessed with many things; peace and quiet are not among them. In this collection of spirited, moving poems, Jayne Jaudon Ferrer illuminates the very special challenges and joys of a woman raising boys. From tender caresses to tempestuous battles, mothers of sons will respond immediately to the intimate verse found in these pages. Here is the baby who wakes in the night, demanding comfort in his favorite rocking chair. Here is the four-year-old who can breach the gulf between cultures and languages with the offering of pretzels. And here is the boy on the verge of manhood, falling in love for the first time. Every mother of sons will find comfort and inspiration in these heartfelt expressions of the fascinating, often frustrating relationships between a mother and the boys she treasures. Read Less