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A review by jasminegalsreadinglog
The Baby Left Behind by Jen Craven
4.0
The Baby Left Behind by Jen Craven is a book about motherhood. For some, having a baby is their dream. For some, it was not in their plan at all. And for some, it's not possible to have a baby. In this novel, the author has explored the intricacies of motherhood.
Cate has always wanted to be a mother. That's her dream. But she has a medical condition due to which she can not have children. Her attempts at adoption have failed twice. Like a lifeline, though, she finds a baby on her doorstep. She knows what she needs to do, but what does she do? Who is the baby's mother? What happens later? You will have to read to find out.
This book is a fast paced though an intense story and subject. There's so much to unpack in this book. I am still processing it because of the field I work in. The societal portrayal of motherhood is so glorious, but no one wants to see the dark side. I enjoyed reading this book, though I am still on fence with the decision. I am all about second chances and forgiveness, but there are certain things that do not deserve forgiveness in my view.
Thank you, Bookouture, for this book.
CW: Infertility, child abandonment, drug abuse, abduction of a child
Cate has always wanted to be a mother. That's her dream. But she has a medical condition due to which she can not have children. Her attempts at adoption have failed twice. Like a lifeline, though, she finds a baby on her doorstep. She knows what she needs to do, but what does she do? Who is the baby's mother? What happens later? You will have to read to find out.
This book is a fast paced though an intense story and subject. There's so much to unpack in this book. I am still processing it because of the field I work in. The societal portrayal of motherhood is so glorious, but no one wants to see the dark side. I enjoyed reading this book, though I am still on fence with the decision. I am all about second chances and forgiveness, but there are certain things that do not deserve forgiveness in my view.
Thank you, Bookouture, for this book.
CW: Infertility, child abandonment, drug abuse, abduction of a child