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rebeccamahanyhorton's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Some essays, very good. Lionel Shriver's essay -- weirdly racist.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
lizwheeler's review against another edition
TW: Racism, people who actually want kids???
I'll be honest, I DNF at page 186. I kept pushing through hoping the authors stories would be different. I couldn't shake the feeling that I was repeatedly hearing "I dont want kids, BUT I'm sorry and I'm actually not 100% on this and I might regret it." I'm pretty sure most people who buy a book like this don't want to hear a bunch of stories from people who are on the fence about their decision. I bought this to be empowered in my decision, not read about people crying (literally as the author puts it, I'm not being a dick) about their choice.
I have a feeling it comes down to the editing of this book and which stories were included and not included. Maybe one of the 4 stories at the end would have been good, but after reading 11 ones that missed the mark I just couldn't drag myself through it.
And, as many other reviews have mentioned a blatantly racist story was included (which I skipped). Like, no. Just no.
I'll be honest, I DNF at page 186. I kept pushing through hoping the authors stories would be different. I couldn't shake the feeling that I was repeatedly hearing "I dont want kids, BUT I'm sorry and I'm actually not 100% on this and I might regret it." I'm pretty sure most people who buy a book like this don't want to hear a bunch of stories from people who are on the fence about their decision. I bought this to be empowered in my decision, not read about people crying (literally as the author puts it, I'm not being a dick) about their choice.
I have a feeling it comes down to the editing of this book and which stories were included and not included. Maybe one of the 4 stories at the end would have been good, but after reading 11 ones that missed the mark I just couldn't drag myself through it.
And, as many other reviews have mentioned a blatantly racist story was included (which I skipped). Like, no. Just no.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
itotiani's review against another edition
1.0
I liked the ones by BiPoc authors talking about their shitty childhoods (relatable).
Some essays have incorrect claims that are not backed by any research and reinforce toxic hegemonic beliefs (for example, that homosexuality is "innatural" in other species until they're "overpopulated"= false, many species have homosexual members regardless of population size). One essay was straight up racist.
Some essays have incorrect claims that are not backed by any research and reinforce toxic hegemonic beliefs (for example, that homosexuality is "innatural" in other species until they're "overpopulated"= false, many species have homosexual members regardless of population size). One essay was straight up racist.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Racism
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