دانلود کتاب The School for Good Mothers 2022

The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan is a gripping dystopian novel that examines the pressures of modern parenting through the lens of a chilling social experiment. The story follows Frida Liu, a struggling mother who makes a grave mistake in a moment of exhaustion, leaving her toddler unattended. This lapse leads to her enrollment in a government-run institution designed to reform mothers deemed unfit.

At this facility, women are subjected to harsh surveillance and bizarre behavioral training, all aimed at turning them into ideal caregivers. Frida’s experience reveals a system that prioritizes control over compassion and questions the societal standards imposed on motherhood.

As Frida navigates the punishing rules of the school, she confronts her guilt, her love for her daughter, and the systemic injustices she faces. The novel delves into themes of identity, autonomy, and the impossibility of perfection in parenting.

It critiques societal expectations and the consequences of living under constant judgment. Through Frida’s journey, The School for Good Mothers exposes the dehumanizing effects of a world where empathy is sacrificed for rigid standards and raises poignant questions about the meaning of unconditional love¹.