Description
A must-read investigation of reproductive health under fire in Post-Roe America.
I'm Sorry for My Loss delves into the abyss of pregnancy loss, a topic that is misunderstood and full of guilt and shame. It is written with emotional resonance and humor by authors who have both been through it themselves. Rebecca Little and Colleen Long, childhood friends who grew up to be journalists, enlighten readers on the deep, sometimes mystifying history behind how we view pregnancy and loss, including:
- The hidden links that bind together abortion, miscarriage, terminations for medical reasons, and stillbirth
- How the history of pregnancy loss in America shapes our views today
- Recent cultural and political changes that are leading to dangerous medical care for women
- And much more
The authors interviewed more than one hundred people who have lost a pregnancy, along with dozens of historians, linguists, midwives, doctors, and therapists to create a comprehensive work that examines pregnancy loss from every angle, from the inadequacy of the words we use to the legal and medical maelstrom, and the ways in which parents have created their own mourning rituals in a culture that lacks them. I'm Sorry for My Loss is an approachable and deeply readable book about a traditionally unapproachable topic.
Product Details
| Publisher | Sourcebooks |
| Publish Date | September 24, 2024 |
| Pages | 496 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781728292755 |
| Dimensions | 9.3 X 6.3 X 1.9 inches | 1.4 pounds |
Reviews
"Sobering and well researched, this book lays bare major fault lines in a maternal reproductive care system in dire need of radical transformation.... Necessary, thoughtful, and heartfelt." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Rejecting the stigma that surrounds discussing the mixed emotions and painful realities of our reproductive lives, this book powerfully and meaningfully connects the personal with the political in its description of intimate experiences of shame, racism, and misogyny. Nothing could be more important in this critical moment of reproductive health politics." -- Sarah Handley-Cousins, Nursing Clio and Dig: A History Podcast
"Required reading to grasp the fascinating history behind our nation's befuddled and often hypocritical culture around pregnancy loss--with enough wry humor to cushion the inevitable outrage. (If we don't laugh, we'll cry!) As a stillbirth mother, I found it incredibly validating. As a maternal health activist, invaluably enlightening." -- Samantha Banerjee, executive director of PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy
"A riveting, compassionate and comprehensive exploration of the roots of America's current nightmarish landscape of reproductive care. I'm Sorry for My Loss is compelling, heartbreaking and whip-smart, and should be read by every American, no matter their politics, gender, or where they are in their reproductive journey. Long and Little paint a vivid portrait of how many Americans are rendered powerless in pregnancy and childbirth through lack of information, and demonstrate just how empowering knowledge can be." -- Katherine Leyton, author of Motherlike and All the Gold Hurts My Mouth
"Powerful, eye-opening, and vital, I'm Sorry for My Loss shines a light on one of the biggest taboos in women's lives. It's a must-read for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and everybody who wants a better understanding of the gray areas between a perfect pregnancy and abortion." -- Marina Gerner, journalist and author of The Vagina Business
"This richly reported and deeply personal book is not just for people who have experienced pregnancy loss, but for anyone who cares about women living in America today." -- Jessica Zucker, PhD, psychologist and author of I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, a Movement
"Written with compassion and rigorous research, this is a book America needs right now." -- Leah Hazard, midwife and author of Womb: The Inside Story of Where We All Began
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