15. Are mothers truly a “higher power” in their children’s lives?

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15. Are mothers truly a “higher power” in their children’s lives?

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In Kampala, after Mbabazi has had an upsetting phone call from Mama, Achen suggests that “Mothers are by
definition a higher power.” What do you make of this assertion?
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