Follow-up on the musings of motherhood-- The heroine of this new book are women, one finally blossoming into a surprising, life-defining focused role of motherhood much as a lifeline to her own personal salvation. And this theme and debate--motherhood as privilage/salvation opposed to burden/sacrifice somehow continues to simmer. If one could choose part-time motherhood, as many grandparents suddenly relish, giving it up once you're satiated, probably every woman would choose thus. As comes to mind the bumper sticker--"The reward for not killing your kids are your grandchildren" But more and more, choosing motherhood is the greatest question most women face. If for no other reason than choice is becoming the operative word here, and easier and easier. Not just because of that boogyman word 'abortion', but...