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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
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Not what I was expecting. For whatever reason, I didn't read the description and assumed the book was about the full development of an embryo all the way to birth. I learned lots of new things, that I had almost no idea about and had some good moments of reflection with some of the experiences of the women in my life.
A really good way for men to try and understand what women go through.
A really good way for men to try and understand what women go through.
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informative
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Fantastic and fascinating and fulfilling/devastating all at once
Entering a new fase in my life (premenopauze) I was looking for a book about the female reproductive system but not with information I already new. So I was curious about Leah's book and I was - very happily - surprised that this book was also about how women are overlooked and stigmatized throughout decades.
I know see in the reviews that this is the reason why leah's book doesn't get as much credit as it maybe should but for me it is because of this why she gets 5 stars (even more) from me.
There are a LOT of books written about de female reproductive system and Leah tells you exactly where the flaws are, misunderstandings, stigma's and why you should be critical about advise given to you by medicals, VERY helpfull imho. I only wish I had read this book earlier in life.
I know see in the reviews that this is the reason why leah's book doesn't get as much credit as it maybe should but for me it is because of this why she gets 5 stars (even more) from me.
There are a LOT of books written about de female reproductive system and Leah tells you exactly where the flaws are, misunderstandings, stigma's and why you should be critical about advise given to you by medicals, VERY helpfull imho. I only wish I had read this book earlier in life.
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Beautifully describes the science, history, and modern day experiences of the uterus in all its stages.
There's been a rush of books on reproductive health in recent years - no surprise, considering how much is still unknown or misstated, not to mention the attack on rights. This is one, and it's good - the author has not just the academic credentials but familiarity with the process of birth.
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enter my review? what do i think? goodreads, my review is that i think the world is dumb and the uterus is cool af. the way the author goes through what it is and what it can do in the totality of its lifecycle and not just the part with the baby was very illuminating. i almost got tricked into wanting one, until it was made clear to me that it and everyone who carries it is treated by the medical community and by the government as an economic resource to be controlled and an inconvenience to be done away with. i think the part that really stuck with me is the way the author portrayed a really diverse and textured picture of the relationship that people have with their uteruses, i feel she approached every discussion with the goal of not arguing a point but understanding. for example she talks about the movements both for and against hormonal birth control, hysterectomies, c-sections, holistic medicine (personal note that Goop is wild but they got good sunscreen), never judging any point of view but rather getting to the heart of the matter which is people with uteruses have to make these tough decisions because of a scarcity of and a distrust of medical research and a medical system that has pushed inaccurate information, mandated unnecessary procedures, and ignored solutions that could improve well-being if pursued.
good stuff. always big respect to any group that shows resilience and forges their own path in a world that was not designed with their interests in mind, and always big respect to anyone who writes in the name of celebration and survival. also thank you for explaining to me what menopause is it has never come up naturally in conversation for me to ask but i always wonder
good stuff. always big respect to any group that shows resilience and forges their own path in a world that was not designed with their interests in mind, and always big respect to anyone who writes in the name of celebration and survival. also thank you for explaining to me what menopause is it has never come up naturally in conversation for me to ask but i always wonder
It had me in the beginning but then it trailed off and lost me, I was hoping for more.