Motherhood optional
Phyllis O. Ziman Tobin
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Motherhood optional
Published
1998
Publisher
Jason Aronson
Pages
168
ISBN-10
0765701278
Description
Reminding women that motherhood is an option, not a given (much less an instinct), New York psychotherapist Phyllis Ziman Tobin contends that choosing to be or not to be a mother is the defining rite of passage for today's woman. She draws on the composite struggles of real people to show how the dilemma is rooted in unexamined assumptions about normalcy, fear of change and loss of control, and the not always audible voices of our own mothers. Dr. Tobin challenges mental health professionals to recognize that coming to terms with the motherhood question is an act of maturation proper to every woman, an opportunity for self-creation. She herself recognizes that, for women who find themselves infertile or uncoupled or unconventionally situated, the question is compounded and painfully revisited as reproductive technology fails, adoption is considered, time passes. Whichever option a woman ultimately selects, she loses something, Dr. Tobin acknowledges - yet she gains by weighing the fear of now against the fear of never and being the agent instead of the victim of her regrets.
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How many pages are in Motherhood optional?
This edition of Motherhood optional has approximately 168 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Motherhood optional?
For most readers, Motherhood optional typically takes between 3h 30m and 2h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 42,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 42,000 words
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What is the word count of Motherhood optional?
The estimated word count for Motherhood optional is approximately 42,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Motherhood optional?
Motherhood optional was written by Phyllis O. Ziman Tobin.
When was Motherhood optional published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.