Misconceptions by Naomi Wolf

Misconceptions by Naomi Wolf

In The Beauty Myth the fearless Naomi Wolf revolutionized the way we think about beauty. In Misconceptions, she demythologizes motherhood and reveals the dangers of common assumptions about childbirth. With uncompromising honesty she describes how hormones eroded her sense of independence, ultrasounds tested her commitment to abortion rights, and the keepers of the OB/GYN establishment lacked compassion. The weeks after her first daughter s birth taught her how society, employers, and even husbands can manipulate new mothers. She had bewildering post partum depression, but learned that a surprisingly high.percentage of women experience it.
Wolf s courageous willingness to talk about the unexpected difficulties of childbirth will help every woman become a more knowledgeable planner of her pregnancy and better prepare her for the challenges of balancing a career, freedom, and a growing family. Invaluable in its advice to parents, Misconceptions speaks to anyone connected personally, medically, or professionally to a new mother.

Naomi Wolf's debut book, The Beauty Myth, was published in 14 countries and is an international bestseller (over 70,000 copies in paperback have been sold in Canada to date). Blazing with Fire, her second book, was likewise favorably welcomed by critics and readers. Wolf has featured on numerous national talk shows and speaks on the topic of young women and feminism to college audiences in Canada and the United States.

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ISBN 13	9780385497459
ISBN 10	0385497458
Title	Misconceptions
Author	Naomi Wolf
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2003-02-04
Number of pages	352
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