“A stand-out by Ina May Gaskin…elegantly covers the normalcy and power of birth, includes birth stories, and makes sound arguments for more support and less intervention. An essential acquisition.” —Library Journal
“Ina May Gaskin is such an important figure in the effort to bring a more kind birthing process back into the mainstream, so check out her book if you’d like to learn more about having a blissful, powerful birthing experience.” —Alicia Silverstone, author of The Kind Life