# Writer Rachel Aviv explores the complexity of the mother-daughter bond

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Published: 2026-07-06T18:46:28+00:00
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## Resource

‘New Yorker’ staff writer Rachel Aviv spent years reporting stories about mothers and daughters searching for each other. When she became a mom, she saw everything she wrote differently. Her book is ‘You Won’t Get Free of It.’ She spoke with Tonya Mosley. Also, John Powers reviews ‘Alice and Steve,’ starring Jemaine Clement. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air Archives See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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