Basic Books
Titles appearing in Reference — Research Book News — May 2008
Ready; why women are embracing the new later motherhood.
Gregory, Elizabeth.
Basic Books, ©2007 298 p. $26.00 HQ759
978-0-465-02785-9
Gregory (women's studies, English, University of Houston) tracks the burgeoning trend of later motherhood and demonstrates that for many women today, waiting for a family works best. She provides evidence of the benefits of having children later, by birth or adoption, and looks at the pros and cons of fertility assistance. Drawing on in-depth interviews with more than 100 new later mothers and extensive collateral research, she shatters the myths surrounding later motherhood, overviews assisted fertility methods, and discusses types of adoption options. She also discusses health issues for later mothers. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
