Homing Instincts: Early Motherhood on a Midwestern Farm
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (709 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0718ZNZ8S |
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| Number of Pages | : | 101 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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A story of a traveler come home to the farm, of becoming a mother in spite of reservations and doubt, and of learning to appreciate the power and beauty of the quotidian, Homing Instincts speaks to the deepest concerns and hopes of a generation.. In eight vivid and boldly questioning essays, Menkedick explores the luminous, disorienting time just before and after becoming a mother. As she reacquaints herself with the subtle landscapes of the Midwest and adjusts to the often surprising physicality of pregnancy, she ruminates on what this new stage of life means for her long-held concepts of self, settling, and creative fulfillment. Yet the biggest and most transformative adventure of her life might be one she never anticipated: At 31, she moves into a tiny 19th-century cabin on her family's Ohio farm and begins the journey into motherhood. In "Millie, Mildred, Grandma Menkedick", she considers the nature of story through the life of her tough German grandmother, who raised
A moving and incredibly honest view into pregnancy and family bonds I can't easily put into words just how much I loved reading Homing Instincts. Especially so soon after finishing the book, with Menkedick's incredible prose and vivid imagery, I feel so self-conscious about the way I write.This is an incredible book, and do not be mislead by the title into thinking Homing Instincts are not f. A brilliant mind turns inward, with spectacular results J. D. Williams Life is richer, more nuanced, and more meaningful when Sarah Menkedick turns her attention to it—and her pen. This series of essays (I hardly call it a “collection” because it’s so intricately interwoven, so perfectly organized as a narrative that builds momentum and takes on a whole shape that’. "Gorgeous Prose, Deeply Insightful" according to Sarah K Lenz. Sarah Menkedick’s Homing Instincts is about the inward journey that a woman goes on as she evolves into a mother. To some, this book may seem too quiet, lacking action and narrative. This is not a plot-driven book you read just to find out what happens next. Spoiler alert: she has a baby. But that’s precisely wha