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Others Like Me

By: Nicole Louie
Narrated by: Debra Michaels, Nicole Louie
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Summary

A deeply personal exploration of childless and childfree women in their own words.

'Beautifully crafted, this book shows us how inner work and learning from others leads to living assuredly in our truths.' Laura Carroll, author of THE BABY MATRIX

'Louie's tone is vulnerable and empathetic, making this a must-read for everyone.' Stylist

Others Like Me is the story of fourteen women around the world, from different walks of life, who don't have children. It's also the story of why Nicole Louie had to find them and what they taught her. Part memoir, part exploration of childlessness through candid conversations, this book showcases the many ways in which people find fulfilment outside of parenthood. And because the social expectation to procreate weighs the most on women, Louie focuses solely on them, their experiences and how they flourish outside of motherhood. In doing so, she upends the stereotypes that diminish women who are not mothers and offers reassurance and companionship on a path less known.
©2024 Nicole Louie (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK
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Critic reviews

Deeply felt and deeply researched, books like this will help women decide what is right for them. (Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, author of HARMLESS LIKE YOU)
An important, beautiful, self-excavating memoir about female autonomy and joy found in childlessness, told with great tenderness. (Nuala O'Connor, author of SEABORNE)
A distinctive, original book, Louie's approach to childless lives is thoughtful and empathetic. I couldn't get enough of her beautiful, lyrical prose and the care with which she holds other women's stories. While it doesn't shy away from some hard conversations, this book is ultimately uplifting. (Caroline Magennis, author of HARPY: A MANIFESTO FOR CHILDFREE WOMEN)
Written with vulnerability and authenticity, the highs and lows of Louie's childfree journey have the poignancy of a musical symphony. If childfree is the main theme here, then the complexity of familial relationships is the supporting theme . . . I have learned from Louie's grace, generosity and bravery. An empowering and comforting read for all women, regardless of their reproductive status. (Ali Hall, founder of the Childfree by Choice community)

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Really enjoyed this book. Couldn’t stop listening and finished it over the course of three days. Worth a listen if you like autobiographies narrated by the author and/or have an interest in the lives of child free women.

Authentic, poignant and emotional. 10/10

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As a male who listened to this with his girlfriend, I found this incredibly readable, entertaining, and moving.

Nicole has a wonderful flow when she reads. The story is informative and I would defy anyone with an ounce of humanity not to be moved by how bare and vulnerable the author lays herself. Thank you so much for your honesty and openness and the hours and hours of research and rewriting this masterpiece

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Made me feel seen

Others Like Me tells the story of multiple women who decided to be child free, including the writer herself. As you go through the very relatable stories, you get this feeling of respect to all women and their personal life choices. I’m someone who had previously decided not to have children but changed my mind later in life, and even though I’m not child free, I still felt seen and part of a community of women who question societal expectations. I particularly enjoyed listening to this book on audible as it felt like listening to a friend.

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