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Indlæser... Let the Baby Drive: Navigating the Road of New Motherhoodaf Lu Hanessian
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This insightful, deeply poignant and often hilarious narrative about the first years of motherhood inspires new mothers to follow their baby's cues and trust their own instincts. In letting her baby drive, the author didn't hand over the keys, but she let him navigate while she steered--and got toknow him. Empathy bred understanding, a kind of two-way mirror that allowed them to learn from eachother. This is not a "how-to" book but rather a "why-to" book that speaks to the human spirit about love, fear and letting go. No library descriptions found. |
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first, an emotional response to the book:
this was the first book i came across that described the intensity of the newborn phase with honesty. i didn't fully accept until reading this that other women may have had equally difficult experiences. my baby cried a lot- it seemed like it was all the time. but hanessian's experience broadened the spectrum for me (her baby was more sensitive and "fussy" than mine) and i began to see that there definitely are other babies out there who have a rough time. and it made my experience seem more universal and less problematic.
after her son outgrows the early infancy period and becomes happier, she details other experiences: toddlerhood, a new sibling, preschool. she writes with uncommon insight and warmth and she inspired me to start writing about my own experience.
if i had to sum up her argument, i'd put it this way: if you can find a way to shut out the criticism and advice from others (and yourself) and find a way to trust in and listen to your children from birth on, the rewards for them, as well as for you will be innumerable. ( )