Whether related by biology, marriage, circumstance, or choice,
aunts embody a uniquely flexible familial role. The
aunt-niece/nephew relationship--though often overlooked--is
critical and complex, one that appears at the core of a resilient,
healthy family life.
In this engaging book, Laura Ellingson and Patricia Sotirin
construct a consideration of "aunts" that moves from noun to verb.
"Aunts" is more than a group of people or a role; instead, "to
aunt" is a practice, something people "do." Some women "aunt" as
second mothers, friends, or mentors, while others play more
peripheral roles. In either case, aunts nonetheless significantly
impact their nieces and nephews' life choices.
Drawing on personal narratives that represent a rich cross
section of society, Ellingson and Sotirin construct a cohesive
story of the diversity of aunting experiences in the contemporary
United States. Skillfully written, Aunting recovers the enormous
potential of this dynamic kinship relationship and offers a model
for understanding and supporting the variety of families in society
today.
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