Recording the opinions of childless women from all over the world and letting this growing band answer their detractors, this investigation looks into the world of those who choose not to have children. Interviewees speak freely and honestly about their experiences, providing readers with both the many reasons people choose to live child-free and insight into what seems to them an unhealthy amount of societal pressure to become mothers and fathers. This book also presents interviews with parents who wish they had not had children while offering their reasons for feeling regret. Concluding with a look into the workplace, this title evaluates the fairness of allowing parents shorter days and time off to accommodate children, compared to the working environment of those who have chosen to live without children.
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Nicki Defago is a journalist who has worked for the BBC and is now a freelance writer. She is child-free and grateful every day.
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Wonderful resource for the undecided!,
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I bought this book as I was seriously contemplating the idea of a childfree life, and had very few people to talk to that would not try to persuade me one way or the other. For me, this book really solidified my decision, but I think it would be helpful for someone who hadn't already pretty much made up their mind. In it, there are so many comments from people who have followed a childfree life, wanted to but didn't, and those who wanted kids and have them, and they are all helpful in seeing the 'big picture' of parenting, without the rose-colored glasses that your friends with kids always look through. The best thing for me was to find out that there are other like-minded people out there that choose to be childfree, and they did not come to regret it. They too have experienced the stigma of being childfree, and I felt like there was a subset of society out there that I could finally identify with (but had trouble finding!). This book is also not as anti-children as many of the childfree organizations can tend to be. It reinforces the idea that it's ok to be childfree (and still like children), and you should absolutely be sure of wanting children before you decide on having them. It is an easy read, with lots of great insight. Well worth the money and time to read!!
57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:
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Best book on the subject by far...,
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I was so stoked when I heard this book was coming out. I enjoy any books I can come across on the subject and I especially enjoy this one. All the bases are covered in this book. Every reason one would choose to remain childfree is discussed: from overpopulation to spending more time with your spouse to having more money and retiring early and on and on. The chapters are filled with real people's thoughts on the subject and not all of them are positive, although most are. I noticed one reviewer said there is "bashing" in the book. It is not a book on how wonderful life is with kids; it is a book on why one would choose NOT to have them. So if that seems like "bashing", don't buy the book. But seriously, this book will reaffirm that you have made the right choice in staying childfree (assuming you HAVE made that decision) or it will give you pause on why you should have kids. I find myself re-reading chapters all the time and the stories really hit home. Nicki does a wonderful job balancing her own writing and views and the thoughts of everyday childfree people that share their take on life. If you buy any one book on the subject, this has to be it.
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
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I LOVED This Book!!!,
This review is from: Childfree and Loving It! (Paperback)
Like how so many other people have thought, I always thought I was the only one! I never knew voluntarily "childfree" people exited & thanks to this book (among many others), I now have a voice! Thankfully my parents never expressed any wishes for me to marry & bear children. I've never had the urge to have children. I adore my friend's children, but I wouldn't want them with me for 24 hours, 7 days a week.
I read this book in 2 days. I couldn't put it down. Sometimes the British spelling/language usage caught me off-guard but there aren't all that many British English "slang" words. I also re-read some stories over & over. Some parts of the book I already have memorized but I still go back & read them again. I am so grateful that this book has been written. I now know that I am not alone in my feelings, that I am indeed "normal" & I don't have to have children if I don't want to have them.
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