Meghan Daum
Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250081643
- author:
- Meghan Daum
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Picador Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 13.8 x 51.9 x 21 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Families & Parents, Raising Children, Meghan Daum,Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed,Picador,1250081645,Marriage, Family & Other Relationships,Childfree choice,FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / General,LITERARY COLLECT
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A thought-provoking collection of essays exploring the decision to remain childless by choice. In this critically acclaimed anthology, thirteen acclaimed female writers share their perspectives on why they have chosen not to become mothers. The contributors, including notable authors such as Lionel Shriver and Sigrid Nunez, offer a unique insight into the cultural pressure surrounding parenthood. They challenge the notion that children are a requirement for a fulfilling life, making a smart and passionate case for alternative paths to happiness and productivity. This book sheds light on the often-overlooked community of childless-by-choice individuals, providing a fresh perspective on a topic that has been at the forefront of cultural conversation in recent years.