The book "Mothers, Families, or Children? Family Policy in Poland, Hungary, and Romania, 1945–2020" offers a comprehensive analysis of the history of family policymaking in these three countries. The authors explore the constant negotiations and transformations that family-related programs underwent over the course of 70 years, influenced by demographic, political, ideational, and economic pressures. The book highlights the distinct foci of family policy in each country, with Poland prioritizing maternal protection, Hungary focusing on families as a whole, and Romania emphasizing children. The analysis incorporates a historical institutionalist approach, interviews with policymakers, archival research, and an intersectional perspective that considers class, gender, and race. While the book lacks broader conclusions about state-citizen relations and does not extensively address fathers, it provides valuable insights into the evolution of state approaches to family in Eastern Europe. [Extracted from the article]