It was a rainy and cold day. Auckland city council declared a shortage of water, and the next day it started to rain heavily. People sighed with relief because they were tired of the water-saving strategies. Anu’s mum was driving on the motorway. Seeing her car getting washed in the downpour, she suddenly smiled. She remembered the days when Anu was in intermediate school. Once mum was lamentin…
This series of short stories is based on real life experiences of a single mother. Seen through the eyes of a child, the stories present an account of childhood marked with an interesting blend of thoughts and feelings. The mother-daughter relational dynamics, their response to their environment and the mother’s perceptive approach as a parent – everything will win your heart. The stories underlin…