ISBN 600313486784. English.
Mother to Son is based on the powerful poem by Langston Hughes. It is free verse and written in the vernacular, mimicking the patterns of speech and the diction of conversation. The mother (who speaks throughout) is a strong woman, one who has persevered and is still climbing, still surviving: 'Well, son, I'll tell you: / Life for me ain't been no crystal stair. Approachable two-part writing throughout, with an interesting yet supportive piano accompaniment. Duration: 3:45.
