Discover profound insights in 'In Vitro,' a groundbreaking 2023 release that delves deep into the complexities of in vitro fertilization. This captivating trade paperback, published by Coffee House Press, is a must-read for anyone interested in the multifaceted journey of conception and motherhood. Grounded in Isabel Zapata's intimate narrative, 'In Vitro' explores the often-unspoken emotional landscapes of medical interventions, transforming them into meditations on patience, desire, and personal transformation. This compelling account sheds light on the struggle and resilience women face throughout fertility treatments while confronting societal expectations surrounding motherhood. Readers will appreciate Zapata's candid prose as she articulates experiences of misogyny, grief, and the unpredictability of fertility, challenging the silence that often shrouds these topics. As a literary companion, 'In Vitro' invites readers to engage in nuanced conversations about pregnancy that are rarely explored. Ideal for both personal reflection and book club discussions, this book is a valuable addition to contemporary literature and women's narratives. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781566896757
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Coffee House Press


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A meditation on in vitro fertilization that expands and complicates the stories we tell about pregnancy.

Medical interventions become an exercise in patience, desire, and delirium in this intimate account of bodily transformation and disruption. In candid, graceful prose, Isabel Zapata gives voice to the strangeness and complexities of conception and motherhood that are rarely discussed publicly. Zapata frankly addresses the misogyny she experienced during fertility treatments, explores the force of grief in imagining possible futures, and confronts the societal expectations around maternity. In the tradition of Rivka Galchen’s Little Labors and Sarah Manguso’s Ongoingness, In Vitro draws from diary and essay forms to create a new kind of literary companion and open up space for nuanced conversations about pregnancy.