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Delivery
When Daphne becomes pregnant, it isn’t only her life that changes…
For her husband Amir, for their parents, and for their friends Guy and Abigail, the pregnancy and birth force them all to look at their own lives, at what they want, at their pasts and their futures. Each person has a different perspective of the delivery, and of the complexity of having a child: the difference between men and women, a changing self-perception of parents, conflicts between work and parenthood.
Lives are changed, and the equilibrium each of them has achieved is fundamentally disturbed until, after the delivery, they can find a new balance for the future.
'‘I found it gripping, illuminating, and strangely disturbing, as I am much more often exposed through my work to stories of women who are unable to have children, or to the accounts of those who have had children against the odds, either because of infertility, or because their sexuality or gender identity makes motherhood challenging. I was intrigued by Daphne and Amir’s somewhat ambivalent reactions to something that others yearn for so much, and the repercussions on their lives, and the lives of those around them. You conveyed their thoughts and feelings subtly, yet with sharp insight and emotional punch, to give a nuanced and unexpected perspective on pregnancy and the transition to parenthood. Your insightful and original novel will make readers think about pregnancy in a new way.' Professor Susan Golombok, Cambridge
“Giving birth is almost never depicted in fiction. I don’t remember ever reading such a description of a delivery, neither in Hebrew fiction nor in world literature.” Interview with Alit Karp, literary critic of Haaretz and Makor Rishon
“The book focuses on daily issues and touches the deepest places… I loved the novel and kept thinking about it long after reading it.” Lee Yanini, reviewer in the The Israeli Librarian Journal
“…a very profound novel, polished and complex. It is practically impossible to put it down until the very end. Barasch Rubinstein is an extraordinary writer…” Review in Chi Tarbut
For her husband Amir, for their parents, and for their friends Guy and Abigail, the pregnancy and birth force them all to look at their own lives, at what they want, at their pasts and their futures. Each person has a different perspective of the delivery, and of the complexity of having a child: the difference between men and women, a changing self-perception of parents, conflicts between work and parenthood.
Lives are changed, and the equilibrium each of them has achieved is fundamentally disturbed until, after the delivery, they can find a new balance for the future.
'‘I found it gripping, illuminating, and strangely disturbing, as I am much more often exposed through my work to stories of women who are unable to have children, or to the accounts of those who have had children against the odds, either because of infertility, or because their sexuality or gender identity makes motherhood challenging. I was intrigued by Daphne and Amir’s somewhat ambivalent reactions to something that others yearn for so much, and the repercussions on their lives, and the lives of those around them. You conveyed their thoughts and feelings subtly, yet with sharp insight and emotional punch, to give a nuanced and unexpected perspective on pregnancy and the transition to parenthood. Your insightful and original novel will make readers think about pregnancy in a new way.' Professor Susan Golombok, Cambridge
“Giving birth is almost never depicted in fiction. I don’t remember ever reading such a description of a delivery, neither in Hebrew fiction nor in world literature.” Interview with Alit Karp, literary critic of Haaretz and Makor Rishon
“The book focuses on daily issues and touches the deepest places… I loved the novel and kept thinking about it long after reading it.” Lee Yanini, reviewer in the The Israeli Librarian Journal
“…a very profound novel, polished and complex. It is practically impossible to put it down until the very end. Barasch Rubinstein is an extraordinary writer…” Review in Chi Tarbut
205 pages, Paperback
Published July 8, 2021
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July 12, 2021
I have to begin by saying this is potentially one of the strangest books I have ever read. That is not in any way a negative. I just didnt expect a book about pregnancy and childbirth to be quite so gripping.
As a woman in her late thirties who is currently childless, I think I will take something different from this book than young mothers, grandmothers and everyone in between will.
It is a first person account of finding out about a pregnancy, the view of the mother, the feeling of this alien thing growing inside her. It is the view of the father, his excitement and confusion at the reaction of his wife. The parents of both, the excitement, the fear, reminders of their own boths. Friends as well, the impact it has on them. It also touches on jobs, and the issue of parenting, being a working mum, the father being involved or being the main breadwinner.
It was a really interesting view into the world of having children. It seems to be a very honest, eye-opening account.
The writing is beautiful. It is set in Tel Aviv and although the culture is very slightly different, the issues for women are the same. At times you feel you could be walking the hot steamy streets and standing on the beach watching the waves crash on the beach.
I found that once I started reading this I was gripped, I cant explain why I had to learn about what happened with Daphne, Amir, Abigail and Gus. I think because Rubinstein has written the characters so realistically you feel involved. Yoiu can picture someone each character relates to, imagine them in the same situation and how they reacted.
I feel that this is going to be a book that will stick in the memory for a while. I will be keeping an eye out for more by this author. I am intrigued to see how she will handle different topics.
As a woman in her late thirties who is currently childless, I think I will take something different from this book than young mothers, grandmothers and everyone in between will.
It is a first person account of finding out about a pregnancy, the view of the mother, the feeling of this alien thing growing inside her. It is the view of the father, his excitement and confusion at the reaction of his wife. The parents of both, the excitement, the fear, reminders of their own boths. Friends as well, the impact it has on them. It also touches on jobs, and the issue of parenting, being a working mum, the father being involved or being the main breadwinner.
It was a really interesting view into the world of having children. It seems to be a very honest, eye-opening account.
The writing is beautiful. It is set in Tel Aviv and although the culture is very slightly different, the issues for women are the same. At times you feel you could be walking the hot steamy streets and standing on the beach watching the waves crash on the beach.
I found that once I started reading this I was gripped, I cant explain why I had to learn about what happened with Daphne, Amir, Abigail and Gus. I think because Rubinstein has written the characters so realistically you feel involved. Yoiu can picture someone each character relates to, imagine them in the same situation and how they reacted.
I feel that this is going to be a book that will stick in the memory for a while. I will be keeping an eye out for more by this author. I am intrigued to see how she will handle different topics.
July 8, 2021
“Giving birth is almost never depicted in fiction. I don’t remember ever reading such a description of a delivery, neither in Hebrew fiction nor in world literature.” Interview with Alit Karp, literary critic of Haaretz and Makor Rishon
“The book focuses on daily issues and touches the deepest places… I loved the novel and kept thinking about it long after reading it.” Lee Yanini, reviewer in the The Israeli Librarian Journal
“…a very profound novel, polished and complex. It is practically impossible to put it down until the very end. Barasch Rubinstein is an extraordinary writer…” Review in Chi Tarbut
“The book focuses on daily issues and touches the deepest places… I loved the novel and kept thinking about it long after reading it.” Lee Yanini, reviewer in the The Israeli Librarian Journal
“…a very profound novel, polished and complex. It is practically impossible to put it down until the very end. Barasch Rubinstein is an extraordinary writer…” Review in Chi Tarbut
July 8, 2021
Delivery sounded great from the synopsis and I am so glad I have a review copy. I am not a mother yet but would love to be. The characters are very well created and the pacing just threw me into the story and kept me there.
Delivery is a real eye opener of a novel and is immersive. Multiple points of view in the writing was a wonderful way to show the different experiences and the structure of the book in stages and then the last chapter being a first birthday felt like building anticipation which was great and the last chapter felt like a real milestone to me and a celebration. This was something I loved.
A unique look into a first year of life.
I feel that current and future mothers will enjoy this and learn from it.
Thanks to Emanuela Barasch Rubenstein and Zooloo's Book Tours for my ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
5 stars.
Delivery is a real eye opener of a novel and is immersive. Multiple points of view in the writing was a wonderful way to show the different experiences and the structure of the book in stages and then the last chapter being a first birthday felt like building anticipation which was great and the last chapter felt like a real milestone to me and a celebration. This was something I loved.
A unique look into a first year of life.
I feel that current and future mothers will enjoy this and learn from it.
Thanks to Emanuela Barasch Rubenstein and Zooloo's Book Tours for my ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.
5 stars.
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