Without Children: The Long History of Not Being a Mother

"My mother never pressured me to become a mother, which may be part of the reason why I never felt it was an imperative. And also why I was somewhat surprised to discover so many people felt it was – for themselves, sure, but also for me and every other woman, regardless of desire, ability or inclination. The often untold, hushed, pitied, even vilified (but rarely celebrated) history of women without children is a worthwhile read for anyone who wants to consider how women build their lives and how we can support them whether they are mothers or not."