Milk Drunk
What to Expect When You're Not Expecting
by Danielle Schwartz
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Pub Date 11 Feb 2025 | Archive Date 27 Jan 2025
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Description
For generations, expectations for a "good" life in America have remained the same: go to college, get a job, find a partner, get married, and have children. But what happens if someone decides to accomplish all of those things except have a child?
In Milk Drunk: What to Expect When You Are Not Expecting, Danielle Schwartz details her very fulfilling but child-free life with her husband, Jim, while facing constant criticism about their family decision.
By sharing conversations with friends, family, coworkers, and even strangers, Milk Drunk explores a wide array of topics and opinions. Some people view Danielle as strong and independent for knowing who she is and what she wants, while others believe her choice is "disappointing God" and attempt to convince her that as a woman, she "must use God's given gift" of fertility.
Milk Drunk: What to Expect When You Are Not Expecting explores a slew of opinions surrounding the sensitive and personal topic of remaining child-free and provides insight for those who either need support in a similar decision or do not understand why someone they know or love has turned down the choice of parenthood.
Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781954676985 |
PRICE | US$16.95 (USD) |
PAGES | 138 |
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Featured Reviews
I do not read a ton of Memoirs, but this book was so interesting to me! I loved the authors words and felt I even related to a lot in it. Thanks NetGalley and Indigo River Publishing
Milk Drunk, aptly subtitled What to Expect When You're Not Expecting, tells of Danielle Schwartz’ experiences as a childless woman in a world of mothers. Of course not all women are mothers but Schwartz finds that her and her husband’s decision not to have children is often a source for discussion. She is called selfish, materialistic, egotistical, self-centered and even an alcoholic. She choses not to engage in discussion with these women who seem intrusive, to say the least. Instead, she practices restraint, travels with her husband and enjoys life. Although this well-written memoir feels at times argumentative, that is explained by the harsh comments Schwartz has heard. Her reasoning is strong, presented well and makes sense. 5 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley, Indigo River Publishing and Danielle Schwartz for this ARC.
4.5 stars rounded up. I really enjoyed this book by Danielle Schwartz, it read like a memoir but dove into many different perspectives about being child-free in a well-rounded way. I'm very different from Schwartz but also child-free, and I felt very seen by this book and resonated with many of her experiences. This is something I'd recommend to anyone who is child-free and anyone interested in understanding more about someone who has decided to be child-free.
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