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Misconceptions: Truth, Lies and the Unexpected on the Journey to Motherhood (Paperback)

by Naomi Wolf (Author)

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Vintage; New edition edition (3 Oct 2002)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0099274167
ISBN-13: 978-0099274162

Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 65,574 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing, 20 Feb 2007

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I loved this book. Such a refreshing change to the other books on pregnancy that either create slapstick out of pregnancy, portraying all mothers-to-be as neurotic hormone-fuelled headcases or else, harp on about the wonders of pregnancy where every niggling 'symptom' can be cured by taking a bath or 'putting your feet up'.

This book is an intelligent and intellectual probing of the changing identity of the pregnant woman and society's reaction to her and is not afraid to broach all the glossed-over taboos such as the real pain of childbirth, the meaning of medical interventions and the alternative points of view that can be adopted when planning a birth.

The use of quotes from other women helps keep the pace and holds interest and Wolf's prose, on occasion, is quite, quite beautiful.

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2.0 out of 5 stars A whinge about pregnancy & childbirth from the perspective of the priviledged/spoilt, 8 April 2009

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To me this book read like a long whinge about pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood, from someone who's life beforehand had pehaps been just a little too easy and comfortable, who didn't enjoy the hard work and weight gain (in her case) associated with childbirth. The author came across as melodramatic and spoilt, she appeared to be actively searching her experiences for any slight insult or difficulty to include in this long complaint of a book.

It was quite clear that having written the book entirely from an American perspective, her publishers suggested that she tack on a few token bits about maternity rights and childbirth in the UK and a couple of interviews with (educated, successful, middle class) British women so the book could be marketed over here.

There are genuine gripes, like over medicalised births in the US & many other western countries. Undoubtedly the transition to motherhood is a difficult one for many, however many of the concerns listed in this book could only be the preserve of wealthy and priviledged minority.

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