A review by jamiee_f
The Natural Mother of the Child: A Memoir of Nonbinary Parenthood by Krys Malcolm Belc

4.0

Through this memoir, Krys Malcolm Belc tells the story of his parallel journeys through gender and parenthood. A combination of essays and documents, this collection captures what it's like to be pregnant as a trans masculine person. Belc struggled to piece together this own gender identity through high school and college, and giving birth to his son helped clarify his understanding of his own gender. This memoir is an exploration of how becoming a parent can impact your relationships, shift your sense of self, and help you become who you really are.

4/5 stars. I enjoy books about motherhood and parenthood, so this was an interesting read. I thought the structure and integration of documents was thoughtful and well done. Would recommend for people looking to learn more about navigating parenthood outside the gender binary.