Before: The Big Book of Pregnancy and Parenting Fiction - Volume I

by Emily Franklin and Heather Swain

As contemporary parenting relationships now encompass such a broad array of forms and guises, the experience of pregnancy includes more emotional, professional, and interpersonal challenges than ever... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 158567740X
• ISBN13: 9781585677405
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

fascinating

I've never read an anthology with such a narrow topic before. Despite that, I was pleased with how incredibly different the stories were. Having survived three pregnancies myself, I was also pleased the stories captured so much of the emotion and energy surrounding the hoopla that is pre-conception all the way through birth. So big question... when do we get to see "After: Short Stories About Raising Babies From Our Top Writers" ??? Now THERE is some wild and wooly raw material!

A great read for parents to be

This collection is top-notch start to finish. Not the same old tired contributors, but a fresh batch of writers with new perspectives. I love the breadth of the stories. A must have for young couple planning a family.