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storiesandshoes_nic's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
annemariewhelehan's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I was a bit nervous going into this, a story of a mother with a new baby, after a bad experience with Soldier, Sailor which was the same theme.
However, I found this so much more enjoyable and thoughtful. We got a lot of insights into the mother’s life before and after she became a mother. Another random pick from @borrowbox which worked out well.
However, I found this so much more enjoyable and thoughtful. We got a lot of insights into the mother’s life before and after she became a mother. Another random pick from @borrowbox which worked out well.
rebekahatkinson's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
jessvallely's review against another edition
5.0
I'm a 'Mammy' myself, having given birth in my mid-twenties in Ireland a short while after Kinsella. "Milk" felt like a lifeline woven with raw honesty.
Kinsella's unflinching exploration of motherhood and perinatal mental health struck a chord deep within me. Her ability to articulate the chaotic emotions, the unspoken struggles, and the unrelenting pressure placed on mothers is both validating and empowering. She articulated feelings I hadn't found the words to express. Jarringly, I connected so much to the words on the pages that I felt I could have written some of them myself.
"Milk" didn't feel like a book; it felt like a compassionate companion that bravely dismantled the myth of perfect motherhood and instead celebrated the resilience and strength found in embracing imperfection.
It's a must-read for anyone seeking solace and solidarity in the sometimes turbulent journey of motherhood. I know this is one I will continuously revisit.
Kinsella's unflinching exploration of motherhood and perinatal mental health struck a chord deep within me. Her ability to articulate the chaotic emotions, the unspoken struggles, and the unrelenting pressure placed on mothers is both validating and empowering. She articulated feelings I hadn't found the words to express. Jarringly, I connected so much to the words on the pages that I felt I could have written some of them myself.
"Milk" didn't feel like a book; it felt like a compassionate companion that bravely dismantled the myth of perfect motherhood and instead celebrated the resilience and strength found in embracing imperfection.
It's a must-read for anyone seeking solace and solidarity in the sometimes turbulent journey of motherhood. I know this is one I will continuously revisit.
searlait_carolinehoey's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
alicereadwrites's review
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inspiring
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sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
An absolutely stunning memoir of the early years of motherhood. So thought provoking and poetic. Alice’s writing is like nothing I’ve read before. There are some outstanding lines in this book. I was highlighting everywhere.
lianne_rooney's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content, Mental illness, and Pregnancy
Minor: Abortion