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Black Milk
On the Conflicting Demands of Writing, Creativity, and Motherhood
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- Pages
- 288 pages
- Reading time
- 11 hours
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Exploring the intersection of motherhood and artistic identity, the book reflects on Elif Shafak's personal crisis following the birth of her first child. Struggling with guilt and anxiety, she turns to the works of notable female authors for guidance. This meditation on literature and spiritual wellbeing delves into the challenges women face in balancing motherhood with creative expression in a patriarchal society. With a blend of honesty, eloquence, and humor, it resonates with writers and anyone grappling with the complexities of motherhood.
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Black Milk, Elif Shafak
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Black Milk
- Subtitle
- On the Conflicting Demands of Writing, Creativity, and Motherhood
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elif Shafak
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9780143121084
- Category
- About Literature, Motherhood and Parenthood, Biographies and Thoughts, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of motherhood and artistic identity, the book reflects on Elif Shafak's personal crisis following the birth of her first child. Struggling with guilt and anxiety, she turns to the works of notable female authors for guidance. This meditation on literature and spiritual wellbeing delves into the challenges women face in balancing motherhood with creative expression in a patriarchal society. With a blend of honesty, eloquence, and humor, it resonates with writers and anyone grappling with the complexities of motherhood.