Author Reading: Julie Swendsen Young, Rules for Mothers: A Novel

BOLD is thrilled to host a reading with Julie Swendsen Young, author of Rules for Mothers: A Novel.

Rules for Mothers is a poignant depiction of the enduring complexities of gender roles, motherhood, and mental health. Elly Sparrow, mother of four, wife of an aspiring professional, yearns for something more. Her struggles and discoveries paint a picture of the importance of self-fulfillment and the battle women must wage to build a life that works for them—rather than one that is rooted in the needs of others.

“An emotionally incisive and beautifully restrained exploration of the quiet unraveling that can happen behind the polished surface of family life.” –Faith Williams, San Diego Book Review

Julie Swendsen Young grew up picking wildflowers and herding cows on the North Dakota prairie. After college she moved to Portland, Oregon, where she raised a family, earned a Master of Social Work (MSW), and became a clinical social worker. She is a citizen lobbyist for early childhood investments and maternal health. Her short fiction and creative nonfiction stories have been published in print and online magazines, including Surging Tide and The Timberline Review. Rules for Mothers is her first novel.

Arrive at 6:00 p.m. to grab a snack or drink. The event will start at 6:30 p.m.

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Event cohosted by BOLD Coffee & Books and Indigo: Editing, Design, and More.