Some Body to Love

A Family Story

Alexandra Heminsley author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Vintage Publishing

Published:24th Mar '22

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Alexandra Heminsley’s Some Body to Love is a heartfelt memoir that explores love, loss, and the evolving nature of family in today’s world.

In Some Body to Love, Alexandra Heminsley shares her deeply personal journey through the complexities of modern motherhood and identity. After facing fertility challenges and the transformative experience of childbirth, her life takes an unexpected turn when her then-husband announces plans to transition. This revelation forces Alexandra to confront her understanding of love, partnership, and what it means to be a woman in today's world.

Through her candid storytelling, Heminsley navigates the emotional landscape of losing a partner while simultaneously gaining a cherished friend. She explores the nuances of co-parenting in a changing family dynamic, emphasizing the importance of resilience and empathy. Some Body to Love serves as a powerful testament to the strength found in vulnerability and the bonds that can be forged through shared experiences.

This memoir is not just about personal loss; it is a celebration of the evolving definitions of family and love. Heminsley’s openness invites readers to reflect on their own relationships and the myriad forms they can take. With heartfelt insights and a profound understanding of the challenges faced by mothers today, Some Body to Love is both a poignant narrative and a vital manifesto on the beauty of modern motherhood.

Jaw-dropping... This is an extraordinary, kind, and generous book about what it means to live in a woman's body and the questions you ask yourself along the way. * Independent, *Books of the Year* *
Staggering... Heminsley is unflinching in her exploration of her feelings. -- Daisy Goodwin * Sunday Times *
Heartbreak and happiness sit in tandem in Alexandra Heminsley's wise and generous book. -- Eithne Farry * Daily Mirror *
Generous, calm and thoughtful... Some Body to Love argues cogently for greater openness and understanding towards different gender expressions...also page-turningly compelling -- Holly Williams * Observer *
A vital call for compassion and awareness...a hugely hopeful and deftly written book - and one that might encourage greater empathy in how we respond to all kinds of difference -- Gwendolyn Smith * i *

ISBN: 9781529111460

Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 17mm

Weight: 206g

256 pages