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Radio 4,3 mins

How much do you know about your mother?

Woman's Hour

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When Elma van Vliet鈥檚 mother was diagnosed with inoperable cancer she decided to create a book to record her mother鈥檚 memories. In a blank diary she asked all the questions that she鈥檚 always wondered about but never asked. Questions like what were you like as a child? How did motherhood change you? And what special things have you achieved in life? Realising how precious these family stories can be, Elma decided to publish her template book so that others could collect their mother鈥檚 stories. Jane spoke to the Dutch author about what she learnt about her mother and why she wanted to share the experience.

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