Expecting Better doesn’t tell you how to be pregnant “right.” It helps you understand your choices so you decide what “right” means for you.
I gave it five stars because it delivers on all fronts: it’s insightful, well-written, and deeply engaging.
It’s not an audacious reinvention of the genre, and it sometimes leans into predictable beats.
Reading it feels a bit like having your lens cleaned—you suddenly see what was always there but hidden in plain sight.
This is a must-read for anyone who has felt the weight of a filter-filled culture, or who wants to dismantle it from the inside.
It’s five stars for bringing philosophy down to earth: practical, human, and oddly comforting.
For every parent who has felt “other” for not fitting into the picture-perfect ideal of new motherhood, this book is a reminder that they are not alone.
While pacing occasionally slows and some threads feel thin, the dual-timeline structure and twist-filled conclusion deliver a memorable, cozy-filled mystery.
It’s not a health manual; it’s a skeptical primer, a cultural guide, and a nudge toward smarter choices.
For anyone seeking a history told through the feminine lens—where infinite revolutions meet intimate lives—this book is essential reading.