Apple: Sex, Drugs, Motherhood and the Recovery of the Feminine
"Formidably researched, Apple: Sex, Drugs, Motherhood and the Recovery of the Feminine will change society’s perspective of birth and motherhood forever. "Described as 'a devastating uppercut to a patriarchal ideology that has marred billions of lives', Apple is a though-provoking and controversial examination of modern birthing practices and how these ‘abuses’ are distorting the things that make us inherently ‘human’: sexuality, attachment, and the meaning and nature of love. "Argued with intelligence, force and the fury of righteous indignation by lauded feminist thinker, author and critic Antonella Gambotto-Burke, the book explores how the manner in which we enter the world has a profound and lasting impact on our lives, and by extension upon society as a whole. "As we come to learn, modern obstetric practices are deeply connected with an increased likelihood in later life of drug use, sexual fetishes, anxiety and mental illness, chronic and potentially life-threatening illnesses. They are also linked with the breakdown of relationships between men and women, and the erosion of the bond between mothers and children. "This all comes to light through Apple’s central question: why is our culture governed by the principle of separation?"
- critic Gwyneth Rees
Publisher : Pinter & Martin; 1st edition Language : English Length : 352 pages ISBN : 178066740X
Art / Music / Culture / Addiction / Drugs / Motherhood / Pregnancy & Childbirth / Sexuality
Each copy is signed by Antonella and comes with two MAMA stickers. Personally inscribed copies can be requested.