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cluna's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
4.0
knee1230's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Every single couple intending to have a child should read this book. It’s important for women to know what society has set them up for when it comes to being a parent and men should read this to become more aware of the privilege they hold and how to become an egalitarian parent. This book made me angry and sad for the status of women/mothers, but also I felt so acknowledged by experiences I have or have witnessed of other women in my life.
hardcover_hardon's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
medium-paced
4.25
katlib's review against another edition
4.0
Reading this as a lesbian is fascinating lol.
But really, this book is for everyone. I understand my parents better, and I also understand so many of my married friends (and their husbands) better. I interact with families everyday and so many dynamics in this book show up when straight parents come into the library, from weaponized incompetence to maternal gatekeeping.
This was my first read for Nonfiction November 2023 (prompt: fraud), and we're off to a great start.
But really, this book is for everyone. I understand my parents better, and I also understand so many of my married friends (and their husbands) better. I interact with families everyday and so many dynamics in this book show up when straight parents come into the library, from weaponized incompetence to maternal gatekeeping.
This was my first read for Nonfiction November 2023 (prompt: fraud), and we're off to a great start.
amu_pdf's review against another edition
4.0
So basically I hate men and will never marry one. This book did a good job combining statistics and personal stories (both from the author and other people through surveys and interviews). It discussed many topics affecting home life between mothers and fathers very well. It also talked about the invisible work that needs to be done, such as making lists, reminding their partner to do things, etc. It was a great and educational read.
kristianawithak's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fascinating look at parenting and the division of labor in households. The author makes efforts to distinguish the similarities and differences in data for same sex couples and families of color.
This book is packed with history, data, research, and really fascinating points.
This book is packed with history, data, research, and really fascinating points.
lovelyday2day's review against another edition
5.0
I had to take breaks from reading this book because it made me feel sick, or stressed me out. I learned a lot, particularly around the psychological aspects of inequality and how we process it. This is a good mix of research and anecdotes that really resonate.