Parenting
Pregnancy and birth: in support of autonomy - Lisa Fannen Eds.
A special book edited by a friend of ours. Taking ideas from the feminist health movement, the book is a compilation of articles on herbs, nutrition, hazards of homebirth, breast-feeding, vaccinations and finally personal birth stories. It hopes to encourage any woman to exercise her autonomy during pregnancy and birth. (B £5)
Mamophonic: Balancing Motherhood and Other Creative Acts - Bee Lavender and Maia Rossini
A collection of writings by women who have had children and not let go of their creative lives. In their own words: we flatly refuse to agree with the idea that becoming a mother is the end. Because it's not. It's the beginning. Inspiring stuff. (B £8)
revolutionary parenting - bell hooks
A critique of the white middle class feminist approach to motherhood and childcare. She argues for equal parenting and the need for community based childcare. (Z 50p)
Breeding Ground: a parenting zine
Zine written by a group of anarchist parents mainly from Brighton. It is a collection of thoughts and experiences about trying to bring their children up positively in a world obsessed with consumerism, hierarchy, individualism, war (to name just a few). (Z £1)
