Panic and Joy

My Solo Path to Motherhood

By: Emma Brockes

Narrated by: Emma Brockes

An explosive and hilarious memoir about the exceptional and life-changing decision to conceive a child on one's own via assisted reproduction

When British journalist, memoirist, and New York-transplant Emma Brockes decides to become pregnant, she quickly realizes that, being single, thirty-seven, and in the early stages of a same-sex relationship, she's going to have to be untraditional about it. From the moment she decides to stop "futzing" around, have her eggs counted, and "get cracking"; through multiple rounds of IUI; to the births of her twins, which her girlfriend gamely documents with her iPhone and selfie stick, Brockes brings the reader every step of the way--all the while exploring the cultural circumstances and choices that have brought her to this point. With mordant wit and remarkable candor, Brockes shares the frustrations, embarrassments, surprises, and, finally, joys of her momentous and excellent choice.

Hilarious and honest

Delightful all the way through. Relatable even at the early part of my journey to solo conception.

Everything I needed and more

I finished this book in three days. As a single actively pursuing motherhood, this book was everything I needed and more. Emma’s wit, authenticity, humor, and ability to put into words so much of what I’ve felt have been the sweetest of comforts. And a huge source of strength. I so wish I could meet Emma to express my gratitude and respect. I feel like I am in such great company. And if you are reading this Emma, know that you are a muthafuckin legend!!!!!! 💖💖💖

I loved her vulnerability!

I loved this audiobook! Her candor and transparency was so impactful to me as I embark on a similar journey. I highly recommend this book!!!

It captured my emotion’s perfectly

A delight to listen to these raw and real experiences with such a humorous twist