Regretting Motherhood: A Study

The author was brave enough to discuss a sensitive topic. Appreciate that! She has gathered the views from wide range of parents that gives a good insight about parenthood.

Patriarchy should die out sometime in the future for a more compassionate world. Too many women have sacrificed their desires, needs, feelings, emotions and basic human rights. The author has brought an honest perspective to this much needed discussion.

Very well written book and an important study. I feel for the women who bravely shared their stories. To the author for shedding light into this important topic despite the backlash-Chapeau! Motherhood is often glamorized but reality is far from it. Next generation of girls would benefit from going into motherhood more informed, with more realistic expectations, so that there is less disappointment when they crossed on the other side and there is no way back.

Well written, thought provoking, honest and intelligent. This book offers an insightful look into the singular path of motherhood that is offered to women. Necessary reading for anyone who may be on the fence about becoming a mother, and wishes to explore "the other side" that is so rarely talked about. A sensitive and thoughtful exploration of the topic that ultimately reveals the beauty and necessity of having true freedom to decide on one of life's biggest choices.

I enjoyed reading this book. The fact that it's based on a qualitative study carried out for a PhD study makes it both scientifically sound and readable to anyone interested by the subject. Lots of conceptions and notions approached. Not judgmental; whether its towards mothers or non mothers (on the contrary to certain childfree books who are sometimes really condescending towards mothers).

I jumped by chance into this book and straight bought it. The theme itself is very difficult to handle.... stereotypes, prejudices, habits and religious traditions overcharge the topic of being a mother. The author is very sensitive and intelligent not to fall into all these preconceptions, but she deploys the issue letting the interviewed women speak and presenting/introducing their thoughts in relation to social and cultural habits. The reader is always face to face with the question of unwanted, undesired motherhood without having the feeling of being obliged to be for or against any assumption. No prejudices and no judgments, but a sense of hearing, understanding, and compassion that embraces the whole book. Looking forward for Donath's next book.

As a woman who doesn't wish to be a mother, I have often been told, 'you'll regret it.' My response for the last few years has been to point out that I'd rather regret not having children than having them.While acknowledging parenthood as tough, Society demands that those who have children look back and sigh, 'It was all worth it.' This book is an antidote to that pressure. Enabling the voices of those who regret to be heard allows more of us to be true to our own feelings, and eases the guilt placed upon us.Donath's book is a fascinating read, nomatter your personal position or desires. It allows us to empathise with women who wish to be nobody's mom.