Choosing to be Child Free

A Listmania! list by A. E. B. McNally "LibrarianAli" (UK)
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Childfree and Loving It!
1.  Childfree and Loving It! by Nicki Defago
The list author says:
  "A cheerful, upbeat book about how having, or not having children can be a choice and is a choice worth making carefully"
Used & New from: £3.09
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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Something I'm Not
2.  Something I'm Not by Lucy Beresford
The list author says:
  "Keenly observed novel about life, relationships, and friendship.  The central characters are a married couple who do not want to have children which is refreshing and interesting."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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Bearing Life: Women's Writings on Childlessness
3.  Bearing Life: Women's Writings on Childlessness by Rochelle Ratner
The list author says:
  "The first book I read about not having children whether through choice or not & a real eye opener -  made me feel a little inferior as the women are all so accomplished & I'm just an ordinary woman!"
£10.79   Used & New from: £0.56

The Yummy Mummy's Survival Guide
4.  The Yummy Mummy's Survival Guide by Liz Fraser
The list author says:
  "Because I thought it would be helpful to hear the other side of the story.  People with children aren't 'the enemy'!!"
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3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

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We Need To Talk About Kevin
5.  We Need To Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver
The list author says:
  "What can go very very wrong if you have a child when you're not entirely convinced you want one.  I know this is fiction, but I love reading this book as it expresses my darkest fears."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (435 customer reviews)

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Beyond Childlessness: For Every Woman Who Ever Wanted to Have a Child - and Didn't
6.  Beyond Childlessness: For Every Woman Who Ever Wanted to Have a Child - and Didn't by Rachel Black
The list author says:
  "Because some people really want a baby and can't have one, and this book can help them accept life without children."
Used & New from: £4.17
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Childfree After Infertility: Moving from Childlessness to a Joyous Life
7.  Childfree After Infertility: Moving from Childlessness to a Joyous Life by Heather Wardell
The list author says:
  "This book is also joyful and cheering and could help someone who wanted a baby but was unable to have one accept the way things are."
£7.16   Used & New from: £4.63

Maybe Baby: 28 Writers Tell the Truth about Skepticism, Infertility, Baby Lust, Childlessness, Ambivalence, and How They Made the
8.  Maybe Baby: 28 Writers Tell the Truth about Skepticism, Infertility, Baby Lust, Childlessness, Ambivalence, and How They Made the by Anne Lamott
The list author says:
  "A new addition to the list - because 2 years later I've still not made my mind up.  I like how this book explores the 'yes', 'no' and 'maybe's'"
£8.90   Used & New from: £1.68
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Beyond Motherhood: Choosing a Life without Children
9.  Beyond Motherhood: Choosing a Life without Children by Jeanne Safer
The list author says:
  "Because while I love my friends who have chosen motherhood and respect their choice, I also hope that they can respect my feelings that there's a life 'beyond motherhood' which might suit me better"
£9.56   Used & New from: £4.99
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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