On the fence about motherhood? A new memoir explores why that may be the norm

NPR's Juana Summers speaks to journalist and author Ruthie Ackerman about her new book, The Mother Code: My Story of Love, Loss, and the Myths that Shape Us.

You can listen to or read their talk through this link:

https://www.npr.org/2025/05/06/nx-s1-5215751/on-the-fence-about-motherhood-a-new-memoir-explores-why-that-may-be-the-norm

Note: I have been away from the blog too long....I hope you enjoy this talk and look into Ruthie's book. Have a good summer, Denise L. Carlini

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