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The Mother Project: Making it to parenthood the (very) long way round

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The Mother Project: Making it to parenthood the (very) long way round

By: Sophie Beresiner
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About this listen

“Impossible to put down, makes you laugh and cry, Sophie’s story is inspirational. It gives us so much hope and encouragement. I don’t think we would be where we are on our own journey without her advice.”
OLLIE LOCKE

“A read so twisty your heart pounds as you turn the pages.”
THE SUNDAY TIMES

Brave, funny and honest, columnist Sophie Beresiner takes us on her complex journey to parenthood and shows us that there’s more than one way to become a mother.

Sophie’s journey to motherhood began aged 30 with a cancer diagnosis that stole her fertility. Today, Sophie is older, wiser (and agonisingly excellent at hindsight), and somewhat battered. Through interminable cycles of hope and failure, her infertility story spanned three countries, five surrogates and a debt she’d rather not dwell on.

Part memoir, part manifesto, The Mother Project is the epic story of Sophie’s quest for happiness. Exploring the complexities, expectations and injustices faced by millions of women across the world, it is a book that is both personal and universal.

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Critic reviews

“This unputdownable story of hope, determination and what it takes to do the one thing most of us take for granted is a witty, inspiring read, perfect for your summer holidays. It’s about love, relationships and overcoming tricky situations with smart thinking.”
LORRAINE CANDY

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An insightful, beautiful and mindful read into becoming a parent. Would recommend to anyone thinking, going through fertility treatment.

A beautiful read

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Really enjoyed this audio book, very emotional but worth the listen.
Thankyou for sharing Sophie x

A lovely story, detailing the honest trust of a journey to a family

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I’ve been following Sophie’s column in The Times from the very beginning when I was re-diagosed with breast cancer, knowing if I made it, I’d be following in her footsteps. This book is everything I’d hoped for and more. It’s full of heart, information and inspiration. Throughout the book, even though I knew of the happy ending, I cheered Sophie and Mr B on, cried and laughed with them. Sophie thank you for sharing your most precious story so others like me can follow on the path you have lit for us.

An incredible journey written by an incredible woman!

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I'm not sure how to put my thoughts into words. Reading Sophie's story felt like being there with her. Feeling all the emotions, the highs and the many many lows. I kept rooting for her and Mr B and wanting so much for their nightmare to end. Sophie's writing is eloquent but raw and honest at the same time. This is a topic that is of personal interest to me and on an information level it was so helpful too. The ins and outs of this less than perfect system are mind boggling and having someone lay it out there so honestly is a huge gift to many. So thank you Sophie for so bravely sharing your story 🙏

Compassionate and searingly honest

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Just such gentle and approachable writing on a really massive and difficult subject. Sophie narrates it beautifully.

Beautiful.

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