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Mother of Floods
Mother of Floods is set in our world; ravaged by greed and technology it has seemingly spun beyond human control. The story starts with Martha and Dave, her (reluctantly) dead husband who has chosen a digital universe as his hereafter. Together they embark on a journey to heal their troubled family, which includes overcoming mountains of debt and supporting an anorexic daughter and a gamer son. By questioning what life actually means in a world of 24/7 self-sustaining algorithms, Mother of Floods challenges us to reimagine our own lives, drawing inspiration from a framework provided by some of humanity's very earliest stories.
Book Details
- Publisher: Political Animal Publishing Inc.
- Publish Date: Apr 22nd, 2020
- Pages: 342
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.72in - 1.01lb
- EAN: 9780921332664
- Categories: • Science Fiction - Androids, Robots & Artificial Intelligence• Visionary & Metaphysical• Family Life - Multigenerational
About the Author
Madeleine F White was born in Germany, with roots in Canada and the UK. A magazine publisher and editor she has produced national and international web and print magazines creating a voice for those without one ? such as the successful Nina-Iraq, a project she worked on with the World Bank to reach out to Iraqi women everywhere. Since 2019, she has been founder/editor of Write On! magazine and Write on Extra e-zine, published by Pen to Print, an Arts Council NPO organization. Her work is inspired by her growing belief that fiction is often more powerful than factual journalism in opening us up to truth. Madeleine is married with three children and lives in Broadstairs, a small coastal town in England.
Praise for this book
"What a remarkable book. Totally different to most anything else I have read. Perhaps the Philip Pullman Northern Lights is as close as I can get but even that is not the same. Would I recommend it? Definitely; a real book group choice." ?Sue Lawton MBE, global expert on women and enterprise "In writing the Mother of Floods, Madeleine White has marshaled her vivid imagination to challenge our thinking about life as we know it versus life as it might be in the future. She weaves a tale of a new type of digital being who aids seemingly ordinary women in finding their innate wisdom and internal strength, while also developing their deep connection to each other. By doing so, they work together to pull out of the ashes of disconnection and discord a transformed world that is bountiful and loving. As a reader, be prepared for twists and turns that will take you through many countries and cultures and across time, in a tale that will stick with you long after the last page is read. In the end, the reader is left with the reminder that people all want the same thing, regardless of where they live or their station in life?love and personal connection with others. I would recommend Mother of Floods for anyone who wants to enjoy a great story with real impact!" ?Linda Denny, President Emeritus, Women's Business Enterprise National Council "I was transfixed by Mother of Floods and quite simply couldn't put it down. Madeleine White's ability to bring her characters to life in ways where we lose ourselves in them and their stories is exceptional. She is a wonderful and gifted story teller. I can't believe the resonance and the synchronicity of messages that this book brings during these unprecedented times. The supposed end of the world as we know it, the opportunity to come together and reset, and the ripple effect when people and dimensions come collide, merge and transform what has always been. This book is powerful, touching and incredibly thought provoking. I was left wondering what could be if we had the courage and the possibilities were endless. An internet with a soul, just imagine!" Rabia Siddique, best-selling author of Equal Justice: My Journey As A Woman, A Soldier And A Muslim "The storyline of Mother of Floods is not something that I would usually have pulled off the shelves as my preferred reading material is usually more thriller or based on scientific fact. However, I was thankfully seduced by the mix of the hard reality of our physical world, the comfort of our spiritual world and the challenges we face with our digital world. I really loved the book and found it an absorbing, thought-provoking and most enjoyable read." ?Nicki Hattingh, Film Producer & Dog's Best Friend! "I'd never heard of the author before, but I love dystopian fiction and the blurb sounded original, so I decided to give it a go. This is the author's debut and I look forward to reading her next book. The book takes the concept of living in harmony with yourself and the world which I haven't come across. I was impressed by the way the author blends myths, storytelling concepts, speculative fiction and cultural practices. I enjoyed the use of multiple narrators who play small roles individually and much bigger roles collectively. I did have trouble keeping track of all the characters though. The book covers a wide range of subjects I wasn't expecting like death, rape in marriage and abortion. This is impressive and has huge depth." ?Pamela Scott, The Book Lover's Boudoir