pickThis is a truly special, crucial book. Claire Lynch is able to portray her family life, as both she & her wife try for a baby. She does this through incredibly moving, funny & astute poetry and prosaic writing. The constant thread throughout is of love & compassion, particularly when dealing with loss, miscarriage, & grief. I hope it brings much comfort and understanding on such deeply emotional circumstances.
Highly recommended.
pickReading this beautifully written reflection on fertility, pregnancy and early motherhood was a profoundly emotional experience for me. It is also, not to put too fine a point on it, utterly brilliant. Lynch's insights are spot on, feelings channelled straight from my own heart, and she expresses some complex emotions with a glorious clarity. Forgive me if I'm gushing but this really is a special piece of work. Mother or not, this is excellent.
Starting this one today. With thanks to #netgalley for this book.
I have a complex relationship with motherhood, being an older mother and being without a mother since childhood, so I'm intrigued by this one.
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