miayukino's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.5
Always delightful to read Knisley’s work. I’ve been a fan since I was probably a bit young to read her work but I’m thankful to my mom for introducing me to her. Met her at a signing once (Dark Tower Comics), she drew me some sushi (so cool). I would’ve appreciated a nod of context to Black women’s influence on midwifery and the context of misogynoir in the creation of gynecology and I’m glad she included a detail about Black maternal mortality rates. All in all, a lovely blend of reproductive history and experience which felt like a reassuring hug after a fruitful venting session.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Vomit, Medical content, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Misogyny, Blood, and Gaslighting
Minor: Cancer, Death, and Excrement
theliteraryagenda's review
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Medical trauma, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Infertility and Miscarriage
Minor: Blood
miamollekin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
As someone who has never had a child before/ not planning on having one soon, this book was very interesting. enjoyed going on this journey with her from miscarriage to pregnancy with the information sections though-out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Excrement, Grief, Medical content, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, and Vomit
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