Why people recommend it
Small Animals: Parenthood in the Age of Fear is a compelling nonfiction memoir by Kim Brooks that examines contemporary parenting culture and societal anxieties surrounding raising children. On The Book Review podcast episode Interrogating the Change Makers, aired on July 18, 2024, Gilbert Cruz welcomed the author to the program, broadcasting from Chicago, to introduce her work to the audience. Later in the podcast series, specifically in the episode A Spiritual, Dangerous Quest in the Himalayas on the same date, Pamela Paul discussed the themes of the memoir. Paul noted that the book engages with significant conversations surrounding foster parenthood and the circumstances under which children are removed from their homes by authorities. She mentioned that the themes explored in Brooks's work came to mind while she was reflecting on similar discussions regarding family structures and state intervention. Through these podcast segments, the hosts brought attention to the ongoing relevance of the memoir's examination of modern surveillance and parental fear in American society.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Discussed
- Pamela Paul Discussed
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“Kim Brooks joins us now from Chicago her book is called small animals Parenthood in the age of fear”
Pamela Paul — 1 mention
“there's a lot of conversation around Foster Parenthood and why kids get taken away and it reminded me of Brooks's small animals which is a memoir that came out a few years ago”