The Zygote Chronicles

by Suzanne Finnamore

Book Overview

Suzanne Finnamore's universally applauded Otherwise Engaged followed one woman's whirlwind ride from diamond ring to altar. The Zygote Chronicles is her singular take on the next leg of the journey -- a riotous and poignant novel in journal form that takes us from conception to delivery room. Through the voice of a whip-smart, sass-talking everywoman Zygote reveals the unsettling and uproarious truth about pregnancy and the prospect of motherhood...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802139817
• ISBN13: 9780802139818
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Grove Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

No wonder Finnamore a Columnist for CHILD

I have reread the Zygote Chronicles many times and recommended it to all the new moms in my circle of friends. The book ends with the word "life", referring to her baby boy. I oft en wondered what happened to that baby and was hoping for a sequel. My February issue of CHILD just came to me and I was so delighted to see that Suzanne Finnamore has a regular column in this charming magazine. The saga of her boy continues - he is now five years old, a funny, loving, joyful, treasure to his family. Little Pablo is indeed full of "life". Not quite a sequel to Zygote the column is ,however, a happy progress report on a little boy whose birth was a difficult and dangerous journey toward a life that culminated in a happy ending.

Even better than "Otherwise Engaged"

I agree with Phillip Levine's endorsement--Suzanne Finnamore's first book was great, but "Zygote" is even better. I really loved every minute of this! I've never been pregnant--or engaged, for that matter--but I relate to her characters and their experiences on virtually every level anyway. It's a cliche, but this book made me laugh AND cry throughout--I've already read it twice! I have never written an author a fan letter in my life, but I was tempted to over this book. Suzanne, if you read this, please keep writing!

Blessed Baby

After reading this touching, funny and extremely well written journey of the 9 LONG months of carrying a human being, I found myself smiling, crying and joyful at the triumphant victory of both parents and the baby. This is one blessed baby to be so loved and treasured. A moving and honest book of unconditional love.

The Zygote Chronicles

A must read! A delightfully touching, funny book filled with heart, sensititivity, love and unrelenting wit. I laughed and I cried. The Zygote Chronicles begins the moment this mother-to-be conceives her firstborn until her son's birth. It is a quick, can't-put-it-down read, and I highly recommend it to anyone who has ever considered or experienced motherhood. A great gift for someone expecting. Beautifully written.

WHAT THEY SAID!!!! ^^^^^^^^^

I am an older married woman and just experienced Otherwise Engaged and was so sad when it ended. I feel like Suzanne Finnamore is a friend and now that I have just read Zygote Chronicles, I feel as though I have shared so much of her life.Zygote Chronicles was utterly delightful, poignant, everything said in the above reviews plus warm and engaging.This brilliant writer captures my attention in a nanosecond and holds it.I simply cannot wait for the next adventure in life or ANYTHING Suzanne Finnamore writes!