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Rivka Galchen

Little Labors

Little Labors

4 people recommend this

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  • Elena
    ElenaFirst to rec

    “I love Rivka’s sentences and mind and that her experience of motherhood led her to this form.”

    2
  • even*cleveland
    even*cleveland

    “One of the only books about motherhood/parenthood that I actually enjoyed reading. (Always worth reading Galchen, whether she is writing about theoretical physics or babies.)”

    111
  • Noelle
    Noelle

    “This is obviously not food, but it’s my favorite book to give a new parent who is a reader. It’s tiny and beautiful—an absolute gem of a book. I usually have a few on my bookshelf so I can hand them out freely.”

    9
  • Zach Cohen
    Zach Cohen

    “Fun, enlightening read about one woman’s varied reflections on mothering a baby. Thank you to @Noelle for a great rec.”

    311

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