Holding the Baby
Milk, sweat and tears from the frontline of motherhood
(Autor) Nell Frizzell'My favourite person on the politics of parenthood' Pandora Sykes 'Exhilarating, infuriating, urgent and human' Daisy Buchanan 'A blazing, brilliant read ... compassionate, convincing, funny!' Amy Liptrot 'Honest, unflinching and necessary' Sara Pascoe 'Funny and brisk ... urgent and incisive' Rob Delaney 'A timely and important book' Clover Stroud It's time to share the motherload. A memoir culminating in a manifesto, Holding the Baby sets out to understand why we still treat early parenthood as an individual slog rather than a shared cultural responsibility. Tracing her own journey to the nadir of sleeplessness via social retreat and murderous rage, Frizzell draws on the latest research to explore: - What effect does parenting have on your career? - How can we make childcare affordable and fit for purpose? - If parenting is so hard, why does anyone ever do it more than once? Funny, reassuring and radically ambitious, Holding the Baby sheds light on the ways in which we fail new parents, and offers a rallying crying that we fight for a better alternative.
Nell Frizzell
Nell Frizzell is a British writer and journalist known for her insightful and witty commentary on modern life, relationships, and feminism. She has written for publications such as The Guardian, Vogue, and The Independent, and has a distinct writing style that combines humor with sharp social commentary.
Frizzell's most notable works include her columns on love and relationships, as well as her essays on gender equality and societal norms. She is celebrated for her ability to tackle complex issues with intelligence and wit, making her a prominent voice in contemporary feminist literature.
One of Frizzell's most famous works is her debut book "The Panic Years," which explores the pressures and expectations facing women in their late twenties and early thirties. The book has been praised for its honesty, humor, and relatability, solidifying Frizzell's reputation as a leading voice in modern feminist literature.
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