Raising Boys

This book tells the story of three generations of Russian mothers, about the difficult 90s, and about love that overcomes every obstacle. It is a story full of irony and tenderness about the challenges of raising men. Most fairy tales end happily, but where are the details? Natalia Nesterova’s work—something you could call “life after the wedding”—draws inspiration from real experience. Although the book is titled “Raising Boys,” it covers far more than just parenting children. Every word here is soaked in love, and reading it brings joy. Natalia Nesterova candidly shares stories from her family, starting with her grandmother and ending with a young mother, covering the 1980s and 1990s. These are not invented stories, but real memories of family life. The book is full of funny, romantic, and dramatic episodes that grip you no less than any novel. The path was not easy—full of pain and tears—but kindness and hope helped overcome difficulties.