Primal Mothering in a Modern World (Paperback)

by Hygeia Halfmoon (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 172 pages
• Publisher: Sunfood Nutrition; 2 edition (April 20, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965353346
• ISBN-13: 978-0965353342
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #196,764 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cool Mama!, August 20, 2000

By	"mrsmonchichi" (Austin, Tx United States) - See all my reviews

I can't say that I agree with everything in the book (what a boring world if we all agreed!) but I love that she puts her children first, follows her mothering instincts, and that she busts the myth that you have to have lots of money and lots of products in order to have healthy, happy children. In my case, she's preaching to the choir, but I found it inspiring. That said, I really was bugged by all the plugs. Every time I saw bold print, I thought "Here we go." I realize she's both trying to make a living and a difference, but to me it messed up the flow of the book - stick a catalog at the end, and leave out the commercials. Still, a very good message - keep your babies close, eat well, and follow your bliss.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Primer in Mothering, June 8, 2000

By	Michael G Bastian (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

From the moment I picked this book up I couldn't put it down. I take my hat off to Hygeia Halfmoon for stepping out in a world full of dogmatic books and beliefs regarding birth and mothering and sharing her own natural experience. I too am fruitarian, and am so glad to read about another mother and her successful experiences with her children.

26 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not my favorite, May 15, 2001

By A Customer

I'm an AP'er, homebirther, extended breastfeeder, etc and i thought I'd love this book but i did not! Although I agree with Hygeia's belief that mothers must be with their children, I don't think its the job of the govt to see that this can happen. Its up to us as enterprising parents to make it happen. Taking hand outs is not the example that I want my child to see. She recommends in her chapter on going to a raw food diet fasting your babies!! She suggests that we not feed our babies in order to cleanse their systems!! I was shocked! Its one thing to choose a radical lifestyle for yourself but to impose this on your child, when it may not be the healthiest choice is wrong in my opinion.

This book really turned me off. I found her to be way to proud of what she is doing and rather judgemental in tone towards those who choose differently.