Mom – The Woman Who Made Oatmeal Stick to My Ribs

“Oatmeal might not really stick to ribs, but I never, ever, eat it without hearing mom’s voice. So it wasn’t just the oatmeal that stuck to this boy. The porridge was a symbol of something else that would stay with me ‘her love and pride in me and the time-tested values she taught, which provided real warmth and a shield against the punches life would deliver.’ Such is the influence of our mothers, as shown by New York Times bestselling author James Michael Pratt in this heart-touching book. His nostalgic reflections on his own upbringing will sound a resonant chord with readers everywhere, who remember “Mom’s taxi service,” who were instructed to finish eating their food because “there are starving children in…