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Being Born

Sheila Kitzinger
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Being Born

Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 1977

Book Brief

Sheila Kitzinger

Being Born

Nonfiction | Book | Middle Grade | Published in 1977
Book Details
Pages

64

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1977

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

3-7 years

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Super Short Summary

Being Born by Sheila Kitzinger is a nonfiction book for young readers that answers the question, "Where do babies come from?" Using a second-person point of view, Kitzinger guides the reader through the prenatal journey from conception to childbirth with sensitive and accessible language. The book, illustrated with detailed full-color photographs by Lennart Nilsson, covers the biological process of conception, fetal development, and birth, incorporating accurate medical terminology and relatable comparisons to the natural world.

Informative

Emotional

Inspirational

Contemplative

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.3

97 ratings

85%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sheila Kitzinger's Being Born is praised for its comprehensive and empathetic exploration of childbirth, blending personal narratives with expert insights. Readers appreciate the blend of practicality and emotional depth. However, some critiques note sections feel overly detailed or biased towards natural birth methods. Overall, it remains a significant contribution to childbirth literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Being Born?

A reader who would enjoy Being Born by Sheila Kitzinger is likely passionate about childbirth, women's health, and sociology. Fans of Ina May Gaskin's Ina May's Guide to Childbirth or Penny Simkin's The Birth Partner would find this book engaging due to its detailed exploration of birthing experiences and cultural perspectives on childbirth.

4.3

97 ratings

85%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

64

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1977

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

3-7 years

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