The book "Captain Mansan and Mother's Hands" is an edition of the famous Norwegian writer Björnsterne Björnson, which consists of two stories. The first of them tells about the life of Captain Mansana, who returns to his homeland after a long voyage across the seas and is forced to face his past. The second story "Mother's Hands" reflects the theme of maternal love and sacrifice through the story of a young woman who faces loss but finds support in maternal care. Björnsterne Björnson, a Norwegian writer and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, depicts in these stories human destinies, moral choices and the forces that help to survive life's trials. The book "Captain Mansan and Mother's Hands" is a witty and frank reflection of the complexities and joys of human existence, which leaves the reader with thoughts about the essence and value of life.