Not mainly a medical odyssey but, rather, a mordant contemplation of the many screens...that reflected and mediated Hess’s experience of pregnancy and early motherhood ... Foremost a mash note to Hess’s firstborn son, who is a complete and ongoing joy, and much of the book’s charisma is rooted in its mood of droll astonishment.
Hess’ experiences would be most useful as a cautionary tale for new parents, especially those with high-risk pregnancies, whose insecurities provide fertile ground for online profiteers seeking to exploit them.
Fierce and funny ... Hess balances her own story with a broader portrait of the anxious buzz of the modern world. Parents will feel especially seen by this incisive and refreshing account.
