How does the author describe her birth mother in the memoir, Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?

Jeanette describes her birth mother, Ann, as straightforward, kind, and is immediately accepting of her (Jeanette's) sexual orientation. She has had four husbands and lives non-judgmentally, in addition to being self-reliant, optimistic, and capable of doing her own handiwork. She has an ease in her body that Jeanette notes is similar to her own. Ann is very accepting and welcoming toward Jeanette; she wants her to join their family and is proud of her writing accomplishments.