A review by bethniamh
And Now We Have Everything: On Motherhood Before I Was Ready by Meaghan O'Connell

I’ve had this sat on my e-reader since I was living in Korea and relied heavily on e-books; I rarely buy them anymore. I’m at that awkward stage of life where new colleagues ask if I have kids, and although I always laugh it off like it’s a ridiculous question, I am turning 30 this year and increasingly conscious of it. This is a very honestly-written account of what it’s like to unexpectedly find yourself expecting; it’s not a long book, but certain chapters, such as the birth, have stuck rather vividly in my mind. I’d be interested to read anything else the author puts out; her writing style was clear and readable, and as much of the book deals with her desire to be able to write despite her life circumstances, it would be nice to see a new release with her name on the cover.