An Excerpt from Rachel Deutsch’s Graphic Memoir The Mother

The Mother is a hilarious and harrowingly honest graphic memoir about Tendency contributor Rachel Deutsch’s journey into motherhood, from first dates to a first birthday and everything in between. Provocative and candid, The Mother illustrates the joys, challenges, and absurdities of modern parenthood in a way that will resonate with new and seasoned parents. We’re thrilled to share an excerpt from the book below.

Rachel Deutsch’s The Mother is available at your favorite local bookseller.

Excerpted from The Mother by Rachel Deutsch, 2025, published by Douglas & McIntyre (2013) Ltd. Reprinted with permission from the publisher.