Hello Tilly! Was there something about the author's experience as a mother that was somewhat unique? Otherwise, I can understand why the memoir aspect would not be particularly interesting. Thank you for the short review.
Of course every experience is unique, but her journey through motherhood (other than being ruthlessly analysed) would not be too different from that of her peers. I do see her point that even normal motherhood is a huge individual transformation that is perhaps at times undervalued - but her specific experience, though well-written, was not incredibly exciting.
@@tillysshelf - of course every experience of motherhood is going to be different - please forgive my poorly worded question, but I hope my intent is obvious. Thank you for the response!
No your intent was indeed clear - I was trying to find a way to phrase the response "not really" that didn't make the book sound completely dull and pointless, which it isn't. Just not quote as expected.
This isn’t for me, not being a fan of memoirs or books that focus on stories motherhood but enjoyed your review Tilly and the new structure you have to them.
You have such a scientific bent that this was bound to be slightly disappointing. Good point about breastfeeding for sure though. And the spiders and butterflies sound lovely.
It's just when the description says that the book is "drawing on the latest developments in neuroscience" or words to that effect, I do expect the book to spend more than a few sentences... drawing on the latest developments in neuroscience.
@@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711 - I would be irritated too. I have read far too many biographies of scientists that pull a bait and switch by brushing over the amazing achievements we know them for so they can get to the juicy, salacious stuff I could not care less about - LOL
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Hello Tilly! Was there something about the author's experience as a mother that was somewhat unique? Otherwise, I can understand why the memoir aspect would not be particularly interesting. Thank you for the short review.
Of course every experience is unique, but her journey through motherhood (other than being ruthlessly analysed) would not be too different from that of her peers. I do see her point that even normal motherhood is a huge individual transformation that is perhaps at times undervalued - but her specific experience, though well-written, was not incredibly exciting.
@@tillysshelf - of course every experience of motherhood is going to be different - please forgive my poorly worded question, but I hope my intent is obvious. Thank you for the response!
No your intent was indeed clear - I was trying to find a way to phrase the response "not really" that didn't make the book sound completely dull and pointless, which it isn't. Just not quote as expected.
This isn’t for me, not being a fan of memoirs or books that focus on stories motherhood but enjoyed your review Tilly and the new structure you have to them.
Thank you Jo. I think if I had known it was a memoir, I wouldn't have read it myself.
You have such a scientific bent that this was bound to be slightly disappointing. Good point about breastfeeding for sure though. And the spiders and butterflies sound lovely.
It's just when the description says that the book is "drawing on the latest developments in neuroscience" or words to that effect, I do expect the book to spend more than a few sentences... drawing on the latest developments in neuroscience.
@@tillysshelf that would seem reasonable. I would be irritated.
@@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711 - I would be irritated too. I have read far too many biographies of scientists that pull a bait and switch by brushing over the amazing achievements we know them for so they can get to the juicy, salacious stuff I could not care less about - LOL
@@JosephFrancisBurton indeed.