The Other Mothers
Two Women's Journey to Find the Family That Was Always Theirs
by Jennifer Berney
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Pub Date Feb 01 2021 | Archive Date Feb 09 2021
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Description
Jenn Berney was one of those people who knew she was destined for motherhood—it wasn't a question of if, but when. So when she and her wife Kelly decided to start building their family, they took the next logical step: they went to a fertility clinic. But they soon found themselves entrenched in a medical establishment that didn't know what to do with people like them. With no man factoring into their relationship, doctors were at best embarrassed and at worst disparaging of the couple.
Soon Jenn found herself stepping outside of the system determined to disregard her. Looking into the history of fertility and the LGBTQ+ community, she saw echoes of her own struggle. For decades queer people have defied the patriarchy and redefined the nuclear family—and Jenn was walking in their footsteps.
Through the ups-and-downs of her own journey, Jenn reflects on a turbulent past that has led her to this point and a bright future worth fighting for. With clarity, determination, and hope, The Other Mothers gives us a wonderful glimpse into the many ways we can become family.
Advance Praise
"In The Other Mothers, Berney gives us the fascinating history and social context for things like queer family-making and sperm donation, but she also shows us what it feels like to go through it. Candid and human but always generous, this is a story of stubborn hope and defiant love. I inhaled it." -Meaghan O'Connell, author of And Now We Have Everything: On Motherhood Before I Was Ready
"Jennifer Berney's The Other Mothers is a heartfelt journey into the rough and rewarding world of queer family-making. Personal, political and beautifully written, this book is both a moving memoir and an important document of the needless struggles too many queer families experience in their efforts to have children." - Michelle Tea, author of Modern Tarot
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781728222837 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 336 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 695077
I really enjoyed this book which tells the story of Jennifer and her Wife Kellie and the journey the take into motherhood.
I really enjoyed this book and would give it 4 out of 5 stars, with thanks to Netgalley & Sourcebooks for the arc of this book in exchange for this honest review.
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