The Unfamiliar
A Queer Motherhood Memoir
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Published:6th Jun '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This memoir explores the raw realities of infertility and motherhood, offering a humorous yet honest perspective on the challenges faced by aspiring parents. The Unfamiliar is a heartfelt read.
In The Unfamiliar, the author takes readers on a deeply personal journey through the complexities of infertility, pregnancy, and motherhood. With an unconventional approach, the memoir blends humor and raw honesty, offering a refreshing perspective on experiences often shrouded in silence. The narrative captures the emotional rollercoaster faced by those longing for a child, revealing the struggles and triumphs of navigating a world that can feel unwelcoming and isolating.
The author candidly shares the challenges of wanting a baby when circumstances seem insurmountable. From the awkwardness of seeking assistance to the anticipation of hearing a heartbeat, every moment is infused with a blend of vulnerability and wit. The Unfamiliar invites readers to reflect on societal expectations surrounding motherhood and the often unspoken realities that accompany the journey to parenthood.
Through disarming humor and insightful observations, the memoir challenges traditional gender roles and explores queer identity within the context of parenting. It resonates with anyone who has ever felt out of place in their journey to motherhood, making it a must-read for those seeking connection and understanding. Ultimately, The Unfamiliar is a celebration of resilience and the diverse paths to becoming a parent, encouraging readers to embrace their unique stories.
Searingly honest. There is something inherently strange about nurturing a person inside your body and then giving birth to it ... Logan does an excellent job of portraying the reality - the beauty and the horror of it -- Lotte Jeffs * Guardian *
When pregnancy grabs hold of a body it uses it to tell a very old story, but The Unfamiliar insists on a telling that is vibrantly new. The result is a book of desire, of bewilderment, of joy, of grief, and of love. Kirsty Logan writes with bright wit and wonder - I read this book in awe * Doireann Ní Ghríofa, author of A Ghost in the Throat *
What a book this is, probing gender roles and expectation, identity and desire. Luminous writing captures the uncertainty, the fear, the sheer physicality of love. It is wonderful * Marianne Levy, author of Don't Forget to Scream *
Cold, hard, raw writing that somehow sets your heart on fire. I could not put it down * Laura Dockrill, author of What Have I Done? *
Such a fierce, honest, beautifully written account of love, and queer motherhood. I found it very moving. Logan manages to bring the tiniest detail in kaleidoscopic detail for the reader, but in such precise poetic prose. A marvel * Pragya Agarwal, author of (M)otherhood *
I loved The Unfamiliar - a courageous and sharply written account of a meandering journey to motherhood and all the emotional and physical struggles it entails. Funny and intensely moving, with the most vivid description of birth I've ever read * Kate Maxwell, author of Hush *
ISBN: 9780349016580
Dimensions: 198mm x 128mm x 22mm
Weight: 193g
240 pages