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readerette's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
The essay/chapter entitled Motherland feels like a must read for anyone who's ever had children or not had children, or will/will not someday have children. It's a beautiful exploration of how complicated the decision is. As the author says, "...all choices are a sacrifice."
I found this an intriguing rumination on identity and how it develops, though as a Midwesterner, I don't agree with most of the generalizations the author makes about Midwesterners. I do believe those generalizations are how people outside the Midwest often think of us, but I don't believe they're factually true or that most Midwesterners consider them true.
I found this an intriguing rumination on identity and how it develops, though as a Midwesterner, I don't agree with most of the generalizations the author makes about Midwesterners. I do believe those generalizations are how people outside the Midwest often think of us, but I don't believe they're factually true or that most Midwesterners consider them true.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Colonisation, and Dysphoria
ashlyn's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, and Pregnancy
Minor: Drug use, Eating disorder, Gun violence, and Abortion