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Mother Is a Verb

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Mother Is a Verb

By: Kim Hooper
Narrated by: Vanessa Johansson
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In this bold and provocative exploration of modern motherhood, three women cross paths on the road to self-discovery, grappling with the uncertainty of whether they can accept what they find.

Gwen Fisher is suffering from postpartum stress. Angeni Luna is thriving in her social media enterprise. Sasha Robinson is grieving over the loss of her sister. All three are looking for something they can’t quite name: connection, validation, closure…any sign that they’re doing something right.

They just might find it on Bainbridge Island.

There, Angeni runs her “momfluencer” commune with its focus on staying present through all the noise. She has plenty of her own that she’s learned to quiet down over the years. Now she’s offering that same peace to anyone in search of it.

And maybe that’s what Gwen and Sasha need. Peace. But how do you get something from someone who hasn’t truly given it to themselves?

As they begin tapping into the truth of who they really are, they’ll discover what that means to the people who know and love them—and to those who only think they do…

©2026 by Kim Hooper. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved. Family Life Genre Fiction Psychological Women's Fiction
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Mom Is a Verb completely pulled me in and did not let go. At over 400 pages, I somehow finished it in a single day because it felt less like reading and more like binge-watching a series I couldn’t pause.
What really stood out to me was how layered this story is. The multiple points of view from different mothers, both during pregnancy and after, gave such a wide and honest look at motherhood. But it didn’t stop there. We also get perspectives from fathers, siblings, and people impacted by loss, which made the story feel even more real and emotionally grounded.
I loved how the book explored the influence of social media, especially the pressure created by influencers. It really highlights how easily people can compare themselves to these curated versions of life, even when those “perfect” standards aren’t real to begin with. That theme hit hard and felt incredibly relevant.
There were so many gripping moments throughout, balanced with quieter, emotional ones that focused on grief, connection, and finding your place. I especially appreciated the way it showed both the beauty and the struggle of motherhood. From tragedy to friendship to healing, every storyline added something meaningful.
At its core, this book is about community and sisterhood, and how women support each other through all stages of life, even the messy and painful ones.
This is absolutely a must-read. I still can’t believe I read it all in one day.

“Raw, Real, and Impossible to Put Down”

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