Stunningly diverse and predominantly literary, this collection of birth stories explores one of the most commonplace yet profound of human experiences. By turns harrowing, hilarious, shocking, brave, and deeply poignant, these 28 accounts include not only the remarkable stories of women, including a rural midwife, a Rwandan refugee and a surrogate mother, but also contributions by men, who write movingly from the margins.
Synopsis
Stunningly diverse and predominantly literary, this collection of birth stories explores one of the most commonplace yet profound of human experiences. By turns harrowing, hilarious, shocking, brave, and deeply poignant, these 28 accounts include not only the remarkable stories of women, including a rural midwife, a Rwandan refugee and a surrogate mother, but also contributions by men, who write movingly from the margins.
About the Author, Sandra Dodson
Sandra Dodson has published numerous articles, including an award-winning essay on Joseph Conrad’s Lord Jim. She has tutored English literature at University of Cape Town and Oxford and served for many years on the Committee of the UK Joseph Conrad Society. Rosamund Haden is the author of The Tin Church, which has been translated into three languages and contributed to the anthology Twist. She has published numerous children’s stories, academic works, and television scripts.
