Daum M. (ed.) Selfish, shallow, and self-absorbed: sixteen writers on the decision not to have kids

Picador, 2015. — 282 p.In this provocative and controversial collection of essays, curated by writer Meghan Daum, thirteen acclaimed female writers explain why they have chosen to eschew motherhood.
Abstract: The idea that some women and men prefer not to have children is often met with sharp criticism and incredulity by the public and mainstream media. This book includes collection of essays through which thirteen female writers explain why they have chosen to eschew motherhood.