{"product_id":"sweet-childfree-saralyn-caine-9781735092188","title":"Sweet Childfree: New and Selected Poems","description":"\u003ci\u003eA Declaration of Her Independence\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSweet Childfree \u003c\/i\u003eis a candid and thought-provoking collection of over 100 poems that celebrate the freedom to live a life without children and the courage to stand firm against societal pressure. It explores the complex emotions and challenges faced by those who choose not to become parents, and offers a biting rebuttal to critics who believe this choice is invalid. These poems are unapologetic and raw, a strong declaration of personal autonomy in the face of an often judgmental world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome poems serve as defiant retorts to unwarranted scrutiny. Others critically examine modern parenting through the lens of sharp observation. There are also some unflinching explorations of the bleak reality of reproduction and how overwhelming parenthood would have been for the author had she succumbed to the Life Script. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is not an attack on parents. Parents are necessary. Good parents are a wonder. It's just that too many strangers think it is their place to intrude on the family decisions of others. \u003ci\u003eSweet Childfree\u003c\/i\u003e provides a buffet of final answers to those who question the legitimacy of the childfree choice. It stands as a powerful reminder that everyone has the inherent right to choose how they build their lives and families. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are rights that belong to all-whether they choose to parent or not. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eContent Warning\u003cbr\u003eThis book contains strong language, and includes references to suicide, self-harm, rape, miscarriage, abortion, birth control, sterilization, domestic violence, single motherhood, child pregnancy, bodily distortion, pregnancy side effects, gender inequality, and metaphors involving parasitism and cannibalism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Saralyn Caine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1735092185\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781735092188\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Saralyn Caine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.55d","brand":"Saralyn Caine","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48442530595071,"sku":"9781735092188","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8c24cf91-938c-4a24-b912-296af827976d.jpg?v=1777198008","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sweet-childfree-saralyn-caine-9781735092188","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}