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Title:
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Art of Waiting, The |
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Authors:
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Boggs, Belle |
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Genre:
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Non Fiction |
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Pages:
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242 |
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Year:
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2016 |
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Publisher:
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Graywolf Press |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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'Write about something you know' is common advice for writers and American Belle Boggs follows this to the letter. Bringing her own experience to this wide-ranging exploration of infertility and motherhood ensures a thoughtful as well as factual account of this challenging issue.
Drawing on sociology, psychology and literature as well as medical research, this is a memoir with a difference: an accessible, empathetic examination of child-bearing in the 21st century, from the personal to the public, and everything between.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"A wide range of ethical, medical and emotional issues considered in a very readable style."
"I think this book will be an excellent catalyst for discussions, although there could be very strong differences regarding religion and/or non-traditional family structures."
"It's very American – I didn't get hooked right at the started but it seemed to get better and better."
"The writing style is accessible, despite some fairly complex medical or business-related sections."
"This book should have wide appeal, given the highly topical nature of the subject and the well-publicised issues around fertility."
"We receive an honest account of Boggs' journey and as she's a writer by profession, it flows very well."
"It has a gentle and empathetic feel, yet it's also technical and proficient."
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Categories:
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Non fiction, Feminism, Medical/Health, Morals/Ethics, Science & Technology, Social commentary/perspectives, 2019 Titles |
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