Childfree by Choice The Movement Redefining Family and Creating A New Age of Independence

Childfree by Choice: The Movement Redefining Family and Creating a New Age of Independence
by Amy Blackstone    279 pages

The author, a professor of sociology, has been studying the childfree choice from 2008, and is a nationally recognized expert on the childfree choice.  She draws upon research and anecdotes, including examples from her own life, to explore this choice. As the book description states, "As a childfree woman, Dr. Amy Blackstone is no stranger to a wide range of negative responses when she informs people she doesn't have--nor does she want--kids: confused looks, patronizing quips, thinly veiled pity, even outright scorn and condemnation. But she is not alone in opting out when it comes to children. More people than ever are choosing to forgo parenthood, and openly discussing a choice that's still often perceived as taboo. Yet this choice, and its effects personally and culturally, are still often misunderstood."

I found this to be an interesting book that made me reflect on many things, and which led to some interesting conversations with my husband.  I think this is a book that would generate some good discussions between many people, and for some, help them understand choices that others make.  I appreciated that Blackstone explored this subject without feeling like she was pushing an agenda. Instead, it's explanation, exploration and rumination with no judgment.  Good read.