Why people recommend it
Making Babies is a compelling book by Anne Enright that explores the emotional and physical realities of pregnancy, motherhood, and family life. During an episode of The Book Review titled Fugitive Slaves and the Road to the Civil War, broadcast on July 18, 2024, book critic Parul Sehgal discussed the title. Reflecting on her reading preferences, Sehgal shared that she was revisiting a book by Enright that she deeply loved, noting that it was a work she recommended more indiscriminately than others due to its exceptional quality. She also mentioned that Dwight Garner had previously reviewed the title. Enright brings her signature literary prose and sharp observational wit to the subject of parenting, capturing both the profound joys and the overwhelming challenges of raising children. Sehgal's enthusiastic recommendation highlighted the enduring appeal of Enright's writing and its resonance with readers navigating the complexities of domestic life. The discussion celebrated the author's ability to render the domestic sphere with unflinching honesty and extraordinary literary grace.
Who recommended it
- Parul Sehgal Recommended
Parul Sehgal — 1 mention
“going back to tone the book I love and that I sort of recommend sort of like most indiscriminately is an enright's book making babies which I think Dwight reviewed it's so good”