The Value of Motherhood
In shopping malls, the assistants try to push you into buying "a gift to
thank her for her unselfish love". When you log onto a website, a small popo-up
invites you to book a bouquet for her. Commercial warmth and gratitude are the
atmosphere being spread around for this special Sunday in May.
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suggests that Jarvis got all she wanted. In fact, she got more—enough to make
her horrified.
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things, 132 million cards. Mother’s Day is the No.1 holiday for flower
purchases. Then there are the various commodities, ranging from jewelry and
clothes to cosmetics and washing powder, that take advantage of the promotion
opportunities, Because of this, Jarvis spent the last 40 years of her life
trying to