Otherhood. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the 2008 book, Whatever Makes You Happy
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Whatever Makes You Happy
William Sutcliffe, 2008
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Cindy Chupack, 2019

A grounded, soulful, celebratory comedy about three mothers and their adult sons. The film explores the stage after motherhood, Otherhood, when you have to redefine your relationship with your children, friends, spouse, and most importantly, yourself.


Christmas with the Kranks. Poster of the 2004 movie and cover of the 2001 book, Skipping Christmas
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Skipping Christmas
John Grisham, 2001
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Joe Roth, 2004

After Riverside, Illinois couple Luther and Nora Krank see their daughter, Blair, depart for a Peace Corps assignment in Peru on the Sunday following Thanksgiving, empty nest syndrome sets in. Luther insists that they completely boycott the holidays, and eventually Nora agrees.