&;For anyone who is a mother, or who has a mother, [Mom Genes] is an eye-opening tour through the biology and psychology of a role that is at once utterly ordinary and wondrously strange.&; &;Annie Murphy Paul, author of Origins From the New York Times bestselling author of The Lion in the Living Room comes a fascinating and provocative exploration of the biology of motherhood.Everyone knows how babies are made, but scientists are only just beginning to understand the making of a mother. Mom Genes reveals the hard science behind our tenderest maternal impulses, tackling questions such as whether a new mom&;s brain ever really bounces back, why mothers are destined to mimic their own moms (or not), and how maternal aggression makes females the world&;s most formidable creatures. Part scientific odyssey, part memoir, Mom Genes weaves the latest research with Abigail Tucker&;s personal experiences to create a delightful, surprising, and poignant portrait of motherhood. It&;s vital reading for anyone who has ever wondered what rocks the hand that rocks the cradle.