In the heart of Peggy Rowe's memoir, "About My Mother," lies the universal and sometimes complicated bond between mother and daughter. Peggy paints a vivid portrait of her mother, Thelma Knobel, a woman of iron will and a heart of gold, whose life is a testament to the fierce love and determination that defines motherhood. Thelma, with her alpha personality, navigates the world with a commanding presence, instilling in her daughters the values of refinement and grace. Yet, beneath her genteel exterior beats the heart of a passionate Baltimore Orioles fanatic, revealing a complexity and zeal for life that takes Peggy by surprise. Set against the backdrop of 1950s America, this story transcends the era to explore the timeless dance of acceptance and love between a mother with high expectations and a daughter with dreams of her own. Peggy, the horse-crazy tomboy, and Thelma, the sophisticated matriarch, find themselves at odds, yet bound by an unbreakable thread of love and compromise. "About My Mother" is not just a tribute to Thelma, but a celebration of the quirks, laughter, and unexpected turns that define family. With humor, warmth, and a keen eye for the intricacies of human relationships, Peggy Rowe crafts a narrative that is both a personal reflection and a universal story of the enduring bonds of motherhood.