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About this book
A candid assessment of the pros and cons of delayed motherhood.Biology does not bend to feminist ideals and science does not work miracles. That is the message of this eye-opening discussion of the consequences of delayed motherhood. Part personal account, part manifesto, Selvaratnamrecounts her emotional journey through multiple miscarriages after the age of 37. Her doctor told her she still "had time," but Selvaratnamfound little reliable and often conflicting information about a mature woman's biological ability (or inability) to conceive.Beyond her personal story, the author speaks to women in similar situations around the country, as well as fertility doctors, adoption counselors, reproductive health professionals, celebrities, feminists, journalists, and sociologists. Through in-depth reporting and her own experience, Selvaratnamurges more widespread education and open discussion about delayed motherhood in the hope that long-lasting solutions can take effect. The result is a book full of valuable information that will enable women to make smarter choices about their reproductive futures and to strike a more realistic balance between science, society and personal goals.
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Yes, you can access Big Lie by Tanya Selvaratnam in PDF and/or ePUB format. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Publisher
PrometheusYear
2014eBook ISBN
9781616148461Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Additional Praise for the Big Lie
- Contents
- Introduction
- One: A Would-Be Mother’s Lament
- Two: What Is the Big Lie?
- Three: What the Experts Wish You Knew
- Four: Decisions, Decisions
- Five: The Limits of Evolution
- Six: Baby Madness and the Media
- Seven: The Roller Coaster
- Eight: The Global Landscape of Infertility
- Nine: Friends with Kids and Friends Without
- Ten: The Power of Optimism
- Eleven: Action Items for the Future
- Epilogue
- Suggested Resources
- Acknowledgments
- Notes and Sources
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author
- Back Cover