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bgoodbookclub's review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I think this book is really helpful! I've always known that I've wanted to have kids but this gave me a lot of information that I either didn't know or thought about in a new light.
Parts of this book are very fact heavy and read like a textbook and I found myself skimming over those more than other parts but I still think they're helpful.
My favorite parts of this book were the testimonies/stories from real people! I think it really made things feel realistic and real.
Parenting books often default to speaking in the gender binary but I thought Davidson did a great job of speaking to other experiences.
Parts of this book are very fact heavy and read like a textbook and I found myself skimming over those more than other parts but I still think they're helpful.
My favorite parts of this book were the testimonies/stories from real people! I think it really made things feel realistic and real.
Parenting books often default to speaking in the gender binary but I thought Davidson did a great job of speaking to other experiences.
sadcinnamonroll's review
4.0
Davidson gives a very comprehensive overview of what goes into the decision-making about having children or not. The book's diverse points of view and non-gendered language make things accessible regardless of gender identity or sexuality. I do wish there was a bit more representation, but overall the other does a wonderful job giving space to all kinds of people. This book is part history lesson, sex ed, and compassionate lessons into parenthood. I definitely recommend this book regardless of where you are in life or your decision-making process in regard to raising children. There is no right or wrong answer here... just a well-rounded guide to help you through the questions and uncertainty that you may have.
civilchick's review
3.0
It started off so promising. But in the middle it got overwhelming with statistics…I found my eyes glazing over as we got number after number when it was clear that there are statistical trends. Then you get to the part about having nonbiological kids or no kids at all, and that part felt like an afterthought. It was an interesting read, but it didn’t help me with a decision at all.