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   Jan 1, 2001 · Mildred Peacock is the tough, funny, feisty heroine of Mama , a survivor who’ll do anything to keep her family together. In Mildred’s world, men come and go as quickly as her paychecks, but her five children are her dream, her hope, and her future.

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   Jun 5, 2023 · Mama by Terry McMillan. Mildred Peacock is the tough, funny, feisty heroine of Mama, a survivor who’ll do anything to keep her family together. In Mildred’s world, men come and go as quickly as her paychecks, but her five children are her dream, her hope, and her future.

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4. faroutmagazine.co.uk › book-inspired-genesis-mamaThe book that inspired Genesis song ‘Mama’ - Far Out Magazine

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   Jan 13, 2024 · Lyrically, the track delves into the story of a young man consumed by an infatuation with a disinterested prostitute, whom he refers to as “Mama”. Echoing Oedipal undertones, the song’s inspiration stems from a novel Phil Collins encountered, David Niven’s The Moon’s A Balloon.

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   Mildred Peacock is the tough, funny, feisty heroine of Mama, a survivor who’ll do anything to keep her family together. In Mildred’s world, men come and go as quickly as her paychecks, but her five children are her dream, her hope, and her future.

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   Jul 3, 2023 · Mama is an absolute terror for Annabel and she ends up asking Dr. Dreyfus (Daniel Kash) to uncover the truth about this "Mama" figure. Dreyfus' research and a dream-like vision that Annabel...

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   MAMA. by Terry McMillan ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 15, 1986. A spirited black woman raises five kids single-handedly in this heartfelt but predictable first novel. Mildred Peacock finally gets the strength to dump her boozing, womanizing husband Crook, but where does that leave her?

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   What is 'Mama' based on?

   • Lyrically, the track delves into the story of a young man consumed by an infatuation with a disinterested prostitute, whom he refers to as “Mama”. Echoing Oedipal undertones, the song’s inspiration stems from a novel Phil Collins encountered, David Niven’s The Moon’s A Balloon.

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   Is Mama a good book?

   • The story was interesting enough to keep me reading, however, the style of writing gave no definitive climax. This made the book seem to drag on. Mama is reminiscent of so many mothers -- me included. Characters came to life and are memorable. It feels like they're family - I wanna scold them and root for them at the same time.

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   What is the plot summary of Mama by Terry McMillan?

   • Complete summary of Terry McMillan's Mama. eNotes plot summaries cover all the significant action of Mama. Despite personal disappointments and desperate poverty, a strong black woman gives her children a chance for a better future.

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   What is the setting of Mama?

   • Set when the Civil Rights, Black Power, student protest, anti-Vietnam War, and feminist movements made their most significant cultural gains, Mama positions its protagonist’s struggle within the larger context of a rapidly changing America. Everybody is a little off balance. The setting emphasizes the turbulence and chaos that mark Mildred’s life.

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   What is the theme of 'Mama'?

   • Another key theme in "Mama" is how it depicts nature vs. nurture — which is a psychological debate of whether our characteristics and instincts are developed from biological traits or our distinctive upbringing — through Victoria and Lily's arcs.

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   Will there be a 'Mama' sequel?

   • "Mama" was released to decent reviews from fans and critics back in 2013 and ended up having a great box-office haul of roughly $148 million against a budget of around $15 million. So, it's not surprising that Universal had planned to do a sequel and possibly expand it into a bigger franchise.

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   The novel details Mildred’s financial, romantic, and parental problems as she rears five children to adulthood. Though titled Mama, the novel is more concerned with showing one woman trying to be...