{"product_id":"my-body-created-a-human-a-love-story-9781648961557","title":"My Body Created a Human: A Love Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eMy Body Created a Human is a graphic novel-style memoir that captures the weirdness and wonder of pregnancy and early motherhood with humor and frankness. It offers a wry and resonant portrayal of the challenges and excitement of pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and embracing motherhood. The drawings are organized into thematic chapters and can be enjoyed all at once or browsed and savored during late-night and early-morning wake-ups. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 September 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Princeton Architectural Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA graphic novel-style memoir that delves into the peculiarities and marvels of pregnancy and early motherhood, presented with humor and candor. This captivating gift is ideal for new parents, expectant parents, or anyone intrigued by the journey of welcoming a new human into the contemporary world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmma Ahlquist's graphic memoir vividly captures the complexities and joys of childbirth and the initial stages of parenting. Through black-and-white illustrations and concise captions, she explores a range of topics, including lactation difficulties, concerns about late capitalism and climate change, challenges in sharing household responsibilities, and the profound rewards of becoming a mother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy Body Created a Human is an unflinching, relatable, and humorous exploration of the human experience. Presented in thematic chapters such as \"Postpartum\" and \"A Mother and an Artist,\" Ahlquist's illustrations offer a delightful and contemplative experience that can be enjoyed in its entirety or savored piecemeal during late-night and early-morning wake-ups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis memoir serves as a poignant testament to the transformative power of pregnancy and parenthood, offering a fresh perspective on the joys, struggles, and unforeseen wonders of this incredible journey. Whether you're a new parent or simply curious about the intricacies of childbirth, My Body Created a Human is a must-read that will leave you laughing, nodding in agreement, and feeling a sense of camaraderie with the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 178 x 127 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781648961557\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emma Ahlqvist","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44093372039418,"sku":"9781648961557","price":10.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1668775893030_book.jpg?v=1668789328","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/my-body-created-a-human-a-love-story-9781648961557","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}