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    The Mothers
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    The Mothers

    Written by Rod Jones

    Narrated by Di Adams

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    In 1917, while the world is at war, Alma falls pregnant, and her daughter Molly is born in secret. In 1952, Anna enters a Salvation Army home for unmarried mothers, determined to keep her baby. In 1975, Cathy is living with David, determined not to get married, but when she falls pregnant a new chapter is added to this family story. Interweaving the intimate lives of three generations of Australian women this is a tale about secrets, motherhood, adoption and the untold stories that shape us.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWavesound from W. F. Howes Ltd
    Release dateApr 7, 2016
    ISBN9781510029668
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    The Mothers
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    Rod Jones

    Rod Jones is Professor of Civil Engineering and the Director of the Concrete Technology Unit at the University of Dundee in Scotland. He’s a Chartered Civil Engineer and is a leading researcher in the field of cement and concrete technology. His research work lies in the areas of engineering design, sustainable construction, durability performance, utilisation of industrial by-products, enhancing service-life performance.

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