{"product_id":"9780143783572","title":"The Motherhood","description":"Author: Rizvi, Jamila\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780143783572\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 30 Apr 2018\u003cbr\u003ePages: 288 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAustralia's favourite women share what they wish they'd known about life with a newborn,                     in this funny, moving collection edited by Jamila Rizvi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Welcome to The Motherhood, my dear.\u003c\/b\u003e'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter her son was born, Jamila Rizvi felt isolated, exhausted and confused. While desperately in love with her new baby, the world she'd known had disappeared overnight and so had her sense of self. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJamila's salvation came in the form of a letter. A dear friend, Clare Bowditch - who had been there herself - wrote to tell Jamila she would get through this. Her comforting words reassured Jamila that she was seen, that she was supported and that she was not alone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow Jamila wants to pay it forward to the next generation of new mothers. \u003ci\u003eThe Motherhood\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of letters from some of Australia's favourite women, sharing what they wish they'd known about life with a newborn. Coming from writers with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, no two stories are alike - but all are generous, compassionate and deeply honest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the old adage goes,\u003ci\u003e 'It takes a village to raise a child'\u003c\/i\u003e - and it also takes a village to properly support a new mother. Here is your village. These sisters (with babes) in arms are here to share the joy, the fear, the love, the laughter, the tears and the frustration, and to hold your hand in the dark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContributors include Zoe Foster Blake, Clementine Ford, Holly Wainwright, Clare Bowditch, Em Rusciano, and more.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTogether, they will give you the strength and courage to find your feet as a new mum.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e______________________________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'All new mothers \u003ci\u003eneed\u003c\/i\u003e to read this book . . . Bravo to these women who have bravely put themselves out there in the hope that their stories will help new mothers find the strength to push on through.' \u003ci\u003eBooks+Publishing\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48171387879582,"sku":"UBD-9780143783572","price":34.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780143783572.jpg?v=1787220024","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780143783572","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}