Mother Tongue: My Family's Globe-Trotting Quest to Dream in Mandarin, Laugh in Arabic, and Sing in Spanish

Mother Tongue - A Journey of Language, Culture, and Self-Discovery Join Christine Gilbert on her incredible journey as she embarks on a quest to learn Mandarin in Beijing, Arabic in Beirut, and Spanish in Mexico, all while navigating the ups and downs of motherhood.

This heartwarming and thought-provoking book takes you on a tour of foreign lands, revealing the challenges and triumphs of learning a new language and immersing oneself in a different culture. Experience the thrill of negotiating for a replacement carburetor in rural Mexico with words you've secretly pulled from a pocket dictionary, or watch as your two-year-old asks for more "niunai" at dinner - a Mandarin word for milk that even you don't know yet.

Through vivid and evocative language, Gilbert takes us along on her adventures, showing us what it's like to make a life in an unfamiliar world - and in an unfamiliar tongue. But Mother Tongue is more than just a travelogue or language lesson.

It's a deeply personal journey of self-discovery, as Gilbert grapples with the challenges of motherhood, marriage, and identity in a world that's constantly changing.

With recent breakthroughs in bilingual brain mapping and controversial debates happening in linguistics right now, this book offers a unique perspective on the power of language to shape our understanding of the world around us. Whether you're a language enthusiast or an armchair traveler, Mother Tongue is a must-read for anyone who's ever wondered what it means to truly belong in a new place - and how the pursuit of language can lead to greater meaning and happiness in life.

So why wait? Dive into the fascinating world of Mother Tongue today!