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Celebrate the special bonds between mothers and daughters through the stories of iconic families.

Minnie Riperton and Maya Rudolph. Judy Garland and Liza Minelli. Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher, and Billie Lourd. These dynasties of powerful women not only inspire us as individuals, but also embody the complex and special connections between generations. Mothers often imagine their daughters will follow in their footsteps. But if your mom is a beloved star of stage or screen, how do you live up to her spectacular example? And when your daughters are major icons in music or sports, how do you cultivate your own dreams? The women in this book have lived exceptional lives, but their joys and struggles as families ring true for all of us. Whether supporting each other through rough patches, pursuing greatness hand in hand, or breaking free to forge their own destinies, these women show us the manifold ways a mom-daughter relationship can bloom. This keepsake volume features collaged portraits of the iconic women by contemporary artist Natasha Cunningham. It will be a touchstone for anyone navigating motherhood or daughterhood.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR

Emily Freidenrich is a writer, researcher, art lover, and the author of Almost Lost Arts (Chronicle Books, 2019) and The Art of Beatrix Potter (Chronicle Books, 2016). Her writing has appeared on Artsy, in American Craft magazine, and on Literary Hub. Emily lives in Seattle with her husband and corgi.

Natasha Cunningham is an artist and art director from Kingston, Jamaica.