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An exciting and informative
book,
not only for women and mothers,
but also for
men, fathers, midwives,
gynaecologists and others
who work in this field.
Joerg Otto Meier has portrayed 16 mothers
from every part of society and all
age groups. They tell their often dramatic
stories of pregnancy, birth and
the time
that followed with amazing candour.
Sensitive colour photos ((black and
white in the book), which were taken
shortly before the conversations took
place,
show the women with their babies.
Rowohlt
Paperback, two-colour print,
192 pages, 21 x 15 cm, Euro 9,90
ISBN 3-499-60954-1
We are sorry!
This book is out of print since 2003.
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From the foreword by Margarita Klein
(midwife and family therapist)
Women look at us: proudly, tenderly, joyfully, with greatseriousness, sometimes inquiringly.
They have been photographed in the
classical mother-child positions. And so each appears as the archetypal mother,
but at the same time as something special, unmistakable. These mothers have not been represented
in the aesthetically exaggerated
manner of the past; they seem natural, the individuality of their expressions
impresses us.
The texts make this clear too: the mother and child theme has been with
us from time immemorial, but every generation and every woman interprets it
differently.
Sixteen photos of women with their children and sixteen accompanying texts demonstrate clearly that every woman
becomes a mother in her own unique way, that every woman goes her own way. They
are touchingly candid about their experiences and feelings. They allow the
reader to participate in them, they communicate them to us. Mothers have
something to say.
It's usually experts who comment on pregnancy, birth, parenthood. Here
every woman is respected as an expert on herself and her own life. When they are
given time and space in an unprejudiced way, as Joerg Otto Meier has given them
in these conversations, women can
speak candidly, spontaneously and authentically.
This book passes on experiences.
It is a real treasure trove
for
the expectant mother.
Here is a wealth of
information and stories that do not set out to instruct. Women can decide for
themselves what is useful in their own situation. Above all, this book shows
that every woman finds her own unique way and the strength to take her chosen
path, even if it is stony. If you're pregnant, read all the stories. Some may
perhaps irritate you, others may calm you. Pay attention to how these women
overcome even difficult situations, how they gain strength, where they get their
confidence from. Let yourself be inspired by the small and large rituals which
form the framework of motherhood. There are many different paths and you will be
curious to find out which you will choose to follow.
This is also a valuable book for fathers. It could be that some of the changes your wife, you yourself and your
relationship are going through seem strange to you. In this wealth of stories
you might discover some aspects which are comparable to your life. Apart from
that, you'll also find comments on the kind of behaviour women liked in their
partners. You'll find ideas for yourself here. Or you can use the texts as a
starting point for discussions with your partner and to find out what her wishes
are.
And this is a book for experts. It inspires respect for the personal competence of pregnant women, those
giving birth and mothers. Even if you have accompanied the process of pregnancy,
birth and confinement hundreds of times in your capacity as mid-wife or doctor,
it's a good idea to be reminded from time to time that there is always a whole
person with her individual story behind it all, a person with her beliefs and
values, with her weaknesses and very special abilities.
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