Instead : the sometimes complicated choice of an adventurous, childfree life : a memoir
(Book)
Author
Published
[Calgary, Alberta] : RMB Rocky Mountain Books, [2023].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
291 pages ; 22 cm.
Status
Description
Loading Description...
Also in this Series
Checking series information...
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
---|---|---|
West Custer County Library District - NONFICTION | 920 COFFEY | On Shelf |
More Copies In Prospector
Loading Prospector Copies...
More Details
Published
[Calgary, Alberta] : RMB Rocky Mountain Books, [2023].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
Description
"A compelling memoir about opting for adventure instead of motherhood, and the lifelong outcomes of that choice. Instead captures Maria Coffey's adventurous life through her biggest decisions along the way, including the decision not to have children. It's a vivid travelogue, a love story, and a personal commentary on the risks and rewards of choosing unconventional paths. After two traumatic experiences during her twenties - a near-drowning in Morocco and her boyfriend's death on Mount Everest - Maria determines to seize every day and explore the world. Mixed with her desire for freedom is a new fear of loss, which convinces her against parenthood. She falls in love with Dag, who shares her dreams, and they begin creating a life of adventure. There is one snag: he wants children and thinks they could include them in their wild exploits. Instead follows Maria's trajectory as she shares her guilt-ridden relationship with her Irish Catholic mother; her baby debates with Dag in unlikely situations, like kayaking through a storm; the doubts that rear up in remote cultures where her childfree choice is unfathomable; and how children eventually - and surprisingly - come into her life. An adventure story with a unique twist, Instead tackles the universal themes of choice and consequence, agency versus fate. It is a must read for anyone curious about stepping off the beaten track, and a testament to the power of being open to the unexpected."
Reviews from GoodReads
Loading GoodReads Reviews.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Coffey, M. (2023). Instead: the sometimes complicated choice of an adventurous, childfree life : a memoir (First edition.). RMB Rocky Mountain Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Coffey, Maria, 1952-. 2023. Instead: The Sometimes Complicated Choice of an Adventurous, Childfree Life : A Memoir. RMB Rocky Mountain Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Coffey, Maria, 1952-. Instead: The Sometimes Complicated Choice of an Adventurous, Childfree Life : A Memoir RMB Rocky Mountain Books, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Coffey, Maria. Instead: The Sometimes Complicated Choice of an Adventurous, Childfree Life : A Memoir First edition., RMB Rocky Mountain Books, 2023.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
Staff View
Loading Staff View.