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Krys Malcolm Belcs visual memoirinessays explores how the experience of gestational parenthoodconceiving, birthing, and breastfeeding his son Samsoneventually clarified his gender identity.Krys Malcolm Belc has thought a lot about the interplay between parenthood and gender. As a nonbinary, transmasculine parent, giving birth to his son Samson clarified his gender identity. And yet, when his partner, Anna, adopted Samson, the legal documents listed Belc as the natural mother of the child.By considering how the experiences contained under the umbrella of motherhood dont fully align with Belcs own experience, The Natural Mother of the Child journeys both toward and through common perceptions of what it means to have a body and how that body can influence the perception of a family. With this visual memoir in essays, Belc has created a new kind of life record, one that engages directly with the documentation often thought to constitute a record of ones lifechildhood photos, birth certificatesand addresses his deep ambivalence about the before and after so prevalent in trans stories, which feels apart from his own experience.The Natural Mother of the Child is the story of a person moving past societal expectations to take control of his own narrative, with prose that delights in the intimate dailiness of family life and explores how much we can ever really know when we enter into parenting.
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I bought this for my friend who recently became a parent. The stories and insights shared in this memoir are eye-opening. It’s definitely a must-read for anyone looking to understand different parenting experiences.
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Sofia Ramirez
Not What I Expected
I had high hopes based on the title, but I found it a bit scattered. Some parts of the memoir were touching, but I struggled to connect with certain chapters. It’s a niche topic, but it didn’t fully engage me.
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Amina Patel
Insightful but Sometimes Heavy
I appreciated the honest take on nonbinary parenting, though some sections felt a bit dense. It’s a journey, and the author doesn’t shy away from the tough parts, which I respect.
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Eli Thompson
Heartfelt and Authentic
This memoir shines a light on the challenges and joys of nonbinary parenthood. The author's vulnerability is refreshing, and it's a book I’ll be recommending to my parenting group. Loved it!
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Jordan Hayes
A Touching Exploration of Parenthood
This memoir really resonated with me. It's refreshing to see the journey of nonbinary parenthood captured so beautifully. I found myself reflecting on my own experiences throughout the read.
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