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Arrival stories, women share their experiences of becoming mothers, collected by Amy Schumer and Christy Turlington Burns

eng

illustrations

no index present

non fiction

Arrival stories

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collected by Amy Schumer and Christy Turlington Burns

women share their experiences of becoming mothers

"Motherhood is an identity, a calling, a battle, a journey. By sharing their experiences, the contributors to Arrival Stories offer an informative and deeply affecting account of what it feels like when a woman first realizes she is a mother. Throughout her difficult pregnancy, and following her frightening labor experience, Amy Schumer found camaraderie and empowerment in hearing birth stories from other women, including that of her friend, activist Christy Turlington Burns. It is through their conversations that the idea for this book was born. Intimate and urgent, Arrival Stories offers a panoramic view of motherhood, and highlights the grave injustices that women of color face in maternal healthcare"--, Provided by publisher

Fighting to be heard / Serena Williams -- I ran for the delivery guy's wife / Alysia Montaño -- The advocate / Abby G. Lopez -- The disembarkment / Amber Tamblyn -- The song of the three bodies, singing / Amber Tamblyn -- A third chance / Shilpa Shah -- A calling / Christy Turlington Burns -- The balance / Emily Oster -- The space between life and death / Emma Hansen -- Matriarchy of two / Leslie Feist -- An exchange of breath / Amanda Williams -- A new identity / Angel Geden -- Recovery from perfectionism / Adrienne Bosh -- A sacred ritual / Latham Thomas -- My favorite story / Rachel Feinstein -- Finally filled in / Ashley Graham -- I prayed anyway / Jill Scott -- Chosen family / Jennie Jeddry -- What works for YOU / La La Anthony -- The birth of a blended family / Shea Williams -- How rough and beautiful / Sienna Miller -- Finding my way / Katrina Yoder -- A love that hurts / Amy Schumer