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No Kidding: Women Writers on Bypassing Parenthood

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No Kidding: Women Writers on Bypassing Parenthood

by Henriette Mantel

4.4 out of 5

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No Kidding is an anthology of essays by women writers who have chosen to bypass parenthood. These essays explore the personal, social, and cultural reasons why these women have made this choice, and offer a unique perspective on the often-overlooked topic of childfree women.

The essays in No Kidding are as diverse as the women who wrote them. Some women write about the challenges they faced when they first decided to bypass parenthood, while others write about the joys and freedoms they have found in their childfree lives. Some women write about the ways in which they have been marginalized and discriminated against because of their choice, while others write about the support they have found from other childfree women.

No Kidding is a powerful and moving anthology that gives voice to a growing number of women who are choosing to bypass parenthood. These essays are a must-read for anyone who is interested in the topic of childfree women, or for anyone who is simply curious about the different ways that women can live their lives.

Praise for No Kidding

"No Kidding is a groundbreaking anthology that gives voice to a growing number of women who are choosing to bypass parenthood. These essays are a must-read for anyone who is interested in the topic of childfree women, or for anyone who is simply curious about the different ways that women can live their lives." - The New York Times

"No Kidding is a powerful and moving anthology that challenges the traditional narrative of motherhood. These essays are a must-read for anyone who is interested in the topic of childfree women, or for anyone who is simply curious about the different ways that women can live their lives." - The Guardian

"No Kidding is a groundbreaking and important anthology that gives voice to a growing number of women who are choosing to bypass parenthood. These essays are a must-read for anyone who is interested in the topic of childfree women, or for anyone who is simply curious about the different ways that women can live their lives." - The Washington Post

About the Contributors

The contributors to No Kidding are a diverse group of women writers from all over the world. They come from different backgrounds, have different experiences, and have different reasons for choosing to bypass parenthood. However, they are all united by their passion for writing and their desire to share their stories with others.

Here are just a few of the contributors to No Kidding:

Jessica Valenti is a feminist writer and activist. She is the author of several books, including _Full Frontal Feminism_ and _Sex Object_. In her essay for No Kidding, Valenti writes about the challenges she faced when she first decided to bypass parenthood.
Meghan Daum is a journalist and essayist. She is the author of several books, including _My Misspent Youth_ and _The Unspeakable_. In her essay for No Kidding, Daum writes about the joys and freedoms she has found in her childfree life.
Michelle Tea is a writer and performer. She is the author of several books, including _Valencia_ and _Black Wave_. In her essay for No Kidding, Tea writes about the ways in which she has been marginalized and discriminated against because of her choice to bypass parenthood.
Sarah Jones is a playwright and screenwriter. She is the author of the plays _Bridge & Tunnel_ and _Sell/Buy/Date_. In her essay for No Kidding, Jones writes about the support she has found from other childfree women.

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No Kidding: Women Writers on Bypassing Parenthood

by Henriette Mantel

4.4 out of 5