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storiesandshoes_nic's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
annemariewhelehan's review against another edition
adventurous
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dark
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I was a bit nervous going into this, a story of a mother with a new baby, after a bad experience with Soldier, Sailor which was the same theme.
However, I found this so much more enjoyable and thoughtful. We got a lot of insights into the mother’s life before and after she became a mother. Another random pick from @borrowbox which worked out well.
However, I found this so much more enjoyable and thoughtful. We got a lot of insights into the mother’s life before and after she became a mother. Another random pick from @borrowbox which worked out well.
rebekahatkinson's review against another edition
dark
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medium-paced
5.0
jessvallely's review against another edition
5.0
I'm a 'Mammy' myself, having given birth in my mid-twenties in Ireland a short while after Kinsella. "Milk" felt like a lifeline woven with raw honesty.
Kinsella's unflinching exploration of motherhood and perinatal mental health struck a chord deep within me. Her ability to articulate the chaotic emotions, the unspoken struggles, and the unrelenting pressure placed on mothers is both validating and empowering. She articulated feelings I hadn't found the words to express. Jarringly, I connected so much to the words on the pages that I felt I could have written some of them myself.
"Milk" didn't feel like a book; it felt like a compassionate companion that bravely dismantled the myth of perfect motherhood and instead celebrated the resilience and strength found in embracing imperfection.
It's a must-read for anyone seeking solace and solidarity in the sometimes turbulent journey of motherhood. I know this is one I will continuously revisit.
Kinsella's unflinching exploration of motherhood and perinatal mental health struck a chord deep within me. Her ability to articulate the chaotic emotions, the unspoken struggles, and the unrelenting pressure placed on mothers is both validating and empowering. She articulated feelings I hadn't found the words to express. Jarringly, I connected so much to the words on the pages that I felt I could have written some of them myself.
"Milk" didn't feel like a book; it felt like a compassionate companion that bravely dismantled the myth of perfect motherhood and instead celebrated the resilience and strength found in embracing imperfection.
It's a must-read for anyone seeking solace and solidarity in the sometimes turbulent journey of motherhood. I know this is one I will continuously revisit.
searlait_carolinehoey's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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sad
slow-paced
4.0
alicereadwrites's review against another edition
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5.0
An absolutely stunning memoir of the early years of motherhood. So thought provoking and poetic. Alice’s writing is like nothing I’ve read before. There are some outstanding lines in this book. I was highlighting everywhere.
lianne_rooney's review against another edition
informative
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3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content, Mental illness, and Pregnancy
Minor: Abortion
shinyshona's review against another edition
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5.0
This is possibly one of the most perfect non-fiction books I've read in a long time, although Kinsella discusses whether she can stand over it being fact or fiction. Milk is a phenomenal capturing of the anxiety and frustration of being a mother in the 21st century. I found the rabbit holes of worry uncannily relatable. It is of course beautifully written, juxtaposing the tenderness and violence of pregnancy and motherhood, making for an emotional read.