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| Author | Jessica Valenti |
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| Language | English |
| Published | September 4, 2012 |
| Publisher | New Harvest |
| Publication place | United States |
| ISBN | 978-0-54789-261-0 |
| Preceded by | The Purity Myth (2009) |
| Followed by | Sex Object: A Memoir (2016) |
Why Have Kids?: A New Mom Explores the Truth About Parenting and Happiness is a 2012 book by feminist writer Jessica Valenti. Already the author of four books, Valenti wrote the book during her first year of motherhood, after giving birth to her first child via C-section three months before her due date. The book discusses motherhood from Valenti's third-wave feminist perspective, diving into gender roles and increased individualism in parenting.[1][2][3]
The book was called "a politicized, anti-What to Expect When You're Expecting" by Publishers Weekly.[4]
- ^ Goudreau, Jenna (5 September 2012). "Why Have Kids? Exposing The Motherhood Paradox". Forbes. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ Marcotte, Amanda (21 September 2012). "Why Parents Need Childless People Like Me". slate.com. Slate. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ Ellison, Jessie (5 September 2012). "Jessica Valenti Asks 'Why Have Kids?' in New Book". thedailybeast.com. The Daily Beast. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ "Why Have Kids? A New Mom Explores the Truth about Parenting and Happiness". publishersweekly.com. Publishers Weekly. 20 August 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2018.