Growing up, Christine Clark had a loving relationship with her mother, to whom this book is dedicated. But there were times, due to life pressures, when Clark's mother welcomed the respite of having her daughter spend some time with family and friends. "I turned to other women," Clark said. "My godmother, a cherished neighbor, two teachers and a navy wife-who, in turn and in different ways, offered me support and guidance when I needed it."Clark's life was enriched by time spent with these "other mothers"-and her loving and lively memoir is not only a nostalgic look back at a bygone era in American life, it is also a relevant story for all mothers-all mothers who know that it's not always possible to go it alone.