Glitter and Glue by Kelly Corrigan

Kelly Corrigan’s Glitter and Glue is a moving, reflective memoir about the complex bond between mothers and daughters and the ways we come to understand our parents only when we grow into their shoes. As a young woman, Kelly sets off to travel the world, believing adventure and freedom define her spirit. But when she takes a nanny job in Australia, she discovers that what truly shapes her life is not the glitter of excitement, but the glue of her mother’s steady, no-nonsense wisdom.

Told with warmth, wit, and honesty, Corrigan’s storytelling shines in this poignant exploration of love, family, and identity. Glitter and Glue is an unforgettable portrait of growing up, letting go, and learning that sometimes, our mothers’ voices are the ones that carry us home.