Sixteen Writers On The Decision Not To Have Kids: A Must-Read for Anyone Considering Parenthood

In a world where it's often assumed that everyone wants to have children, it can be difficult to find honest and open conversations about the decision not to have them. This book, featuring essays from sixteen writers who have made this choice, offers a refreshing and thought-provoking perspective on the topic of parenthood.

The writers in this book come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Some are single, some are married, some are gay, some are straight, some are religious, and some are not. They share their personal stories, motivations, and challenges with candor and wit, offering a diverse and nuanced exploration of the decision not to have children.

Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed: Sixteen Writers on the Decision Not to Have Kids

by Meghan Daum

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Some of the writers in this book have always known that they didn't want children. Others came to the decision later in life, after years of struggling with infertility or grappling with the realization that they didn't have the desire or capacity to be a parent. Still others made the decision after having children, and they share their experiences of parenting and the challenges they faced in making the decision to stop having children.

The essays in this book are honest, insightful, and often funny. They challenge the traditional assumptions about parenthood and offer a fresh perspective on what it means to live a fulfilling life without children.

If you're considering parenthood, or if you're simply curious about the decision not to have kids, this book is a must-read. It's a valuable resource for anyone who wants to make an informed decision about their own reproductive future.

Here are some of the essays included in the book:

• "The Childfree Choice: A Personal Journey" by Meghan Daum
• "Why I'm Not a Mother" by Jancee Dunn
• "The Baby Decision: A Story of Two Halves" by Emily Gould
• "On Not Becoming a Mother" by Rivka Galchen
• "Motherhood, Interrupted" by Ann Hood
• "The Choice Not to Choose" by Elinor Lipman
• "The Childfree Life: A Feminist Perspective" by Jessica Valenti
• "The Decision Not to Have Children: A Conversation with My Mother" by Melissa Febos
• "Childless by Choice: A Memoir" by Shani Silver
• "The Baby Question: A Memoir of Decisions" by Jamie Cat Callan
• "The Childfree Option: A Practical Guide" by Amy Blackstone
• "The No-Kids Zone: A Guide for the Childfree" by Kathryn Petras
• "The Childfree Handbook: A Guide to Living a Happy and Fulfilling Life Without Children" by Oonagh Duncan
• "The Childless Choice: A Path to a Fulfilling Life" by Janet Jaffe
• "Childfree: A Personal Journey to a Life Without Children" by Donna Steinberg
• "The Childfree Option: A Practical Guide to Living a Fulfilling Life Without Children" by Melissa Atkins Wardy

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Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed: Sixteen Writers on the Decision Not to Have Kids

by Meghan Daum

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	737 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	289 pages

FREE