Unbuttoned: Women Open Up about the Pleasures, Pains, and Politics of Breastfeeding

I just got done reading this after recently weaning my 15 month old. Wow! What a great book. I don't normally love essays but I just wanted to keep reading the next one and the next one and the next one. I will admit that there were 2 or 3 essays that I didn't particularly care for, but they were all pretty quick reads, so I wouldn't consider them a waste of time. With any series of essays by different authors, you will have differing styles and differing opinions, so I figure there's bound to be a few that you can't relate to at all. I'm sure another reader will find the essays that I didn't like to be his/her favorites! The authors of these essays were able to put into words the feelings that I had as I went through the process of learning how to nurse, dealing with the pain, dealing with infections, and finally weaning. I am not a writer AT ALL, so it was wonderful to read how these women were able to capture the emotional highs and lows that women go through during this period - whether they nurse/supplement/formula feed. There is definitely something in this book for everyone. Again, you might not like all the essays, but I can almost guarantee that if you're a mom, there will be one or two that you will relate to.

It's a natural part of life, but it has drawn controversy in America's prudish society. "Unbuttoned: Women Open Up About the Pleasures, Pains, and Politics of Breastfeeding" discusses breastfeeding and the swirl of controversy and life lessons surrounding with it. Women persecuted for breastfeeding in public, women struggling to give their child the care they need, and other topics are presented. "Unbuttoned" is a top pick, especially recommended for new mothers.

This book has something for everyone. The fanatic nursers, the middle of the road and non nursers. It is such a beautifully and well written book. It is the perfect baby gift for any mother. I am sharing it with all my friends. You won't regret picking up this book!

I could not put this book down. I could relate to almost every story. This book is great for any new mother, but also for any woman who is trying to encourage other women to breastfeed . . . this book has the power to create more understanding, compassion and acceptance for all mothers, regardless of their feeding decision, and to hopefully get more people to figure out to help moms instead of judging them.

Wonderful book for any breastfeeder !! Beautifully written, funny and moving pieces which will strike a chord for any mother who has ever fed a baby. The quality of the pieces is superb. About to have my fourth baby and will dip into this book again and again during that first year. This book would be a fabulous gift for ay new mother.