tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post4224546978038589003..comments2024-03-27T19:29:53.074-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Bookish Thoughts: A House for Happy Mothers by Amulya MalladiLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-71669117963262701902016-06-12T14:17:55.441-07:002016-06-12T14:17:55.441-07:00Lisa - I look forward to reading your thoughts on ...Lisa - I look forward to reading your thoughts on this one when you finish!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-37914736978627739462016-06-12T14:14:23.326-07:002016-06-12T14:14:23.326-07:00I'm just getting started on this one and I do ...I'm just getting started on this one and I do appreciate that Malladi straight off the bat points out the moral issues involved. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-7441263588040592662016-06-01T15:12:08.001-07:002016-06-01T15:12:08.001-07:00Melody - I hadn't expected it to be quite as h...Melody - I hadn't expected it to be quite as heavy as it was, but it's definitely worth reading. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-28390155338998487642016-06-01T15:11:07.531-07:002016-06-01T15:11:07.531-07:00Aarti - After finishing this book, I did a little ...Aarti - After finishing this book, I did a little research and the articles I found were almost spot on with the events in the book. Straight out of the headlines, so to speak. I had no idea. I'll look for the Radiolab article you mentioned. Thanks!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83693216228088078902016-06-01T15:09:35.840-07:002016-06-01T15:09:35.840-07:00Naida - Yes, it can't be easy for the surrogat...Naida - Yes, it can't be easy for the surrogates. Some of the women who had done it before had an easier time of it emotionally, but I imagine it still isn't easy, even at that point. So many of them are in such vulnerable positions. It really makes one think.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-31248091243940730582016-06-01T15:07:12.836-07:002016-06-01T15:07:12.836-07:00Verushka - I hadn't realized this was such a p...Verushka - I hadn't realized this was such a prevalent practice in India. It really is worth looking into. It raises a lot of questions and is very thought provoking.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-19577010228889732062016-06-01T15:05:41.158-07:002016-06-01T15:05:41.158-07:00Mystica - I would be curious what you think if you...Mystica - I would be curious what you think if you do read this one!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-59698361090979333732016-06-01T15:04:33.177-07:002016-06-01T15:04:33.177-07:00Heather - It's an interesting topic. As I was ...Heather - It's an interesting topic. As I was telling Katherine above, I don't have an issue with surrogacy itself, but I do question the conditions and treatment under which women like Asha go through. I think it's definitely a viable option for women who are struggling to have a child of their own. If you get a chance, I hope you enjoy reading it!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-29288408240385745922016-06-01T14:59:14.155-07:002016-06-01T14:59:14.155-07:00Jenclair - I get it. I was feeling the same way as...Jenclair - I get it. I was feeling the same way as I read my last book--which I forced myself through. I probably should have set it aside for something lighter, but I kept at it. I wasn't too eager to read it anyway, which probably didn't help. It was a postal book club pick though, and so I kind of felt obligated to read it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-51799350167383122422016-06-01T14:56:11.140-07:002016-06-01T14:56:11.140-07:00Katherine - It really is. I don't have an issu...Katherine - It really is. I don't have an issue with surrogacy necessarily; it's more a question of whether these women in third world countries are being exploited. It really gives one pause for thought. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-31575666863012307602016-06-01T14:45:58.977-07:002016-06-01T14:45:58.977-07:00Tracy - I seem to be reading a lot of those types ...Tracy - I seem to be reading a lot of those types of books as of late. <br /><br />I will stop by your blog soon. I'm afraid I've been away from the computer more than on it as of late and it's made me a bad blogging friend. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-79167848129587131372016-06-01T14:44:45.921-07:002016-06-01T14:44:45.921-07:00Kathy - I felt for both women and their situations...Kathy - I felt for both women and their situations. Such a hard situation on both counts.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-88322514620447303322016-05-31T20:18:03.479-07:002016-05-31T20:18:03.479-07:00This sounds like a powerful and emotional read and...This sounds like a powerful and emotional read and requires a right frame of mind to read it, well at least to me, that is. Will have to keep this book in mind. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-35416777433687254772016-05-31T15:24:40.907-07:002016-05-31T15:24:40.907-07:00Wow, surrogacy has been in the news so much recent...Wow, surrogacy has been in the news so much recently, particularly issues surrounding the ethics of it. There was an excellent Radiolab article about a gay couple from Israel (I think) trying it with a woman from Nepal. I highly recommend a listen.Aartihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354873119188597611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-61466317488285300662016-05-30T09:08:18.362-07:002016-05-30T09:08:18.362-07:00Even though the start was slow, this sounds like a...Even though the start was slow, this sounds like a good one. I can't even imagine what the surrogates go through, especially in countries like India, where these women are desperate for the money and might be taken advantage of. Being a mom, I just can't imagine it. <br />Great review, and happy week :)The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-80735180775584195922016-05-28T05:26:37.608-07:002016-05-28T05:26:37.608-07:00I've seen this more and more recently, but you...I've seen this more and more recently, but yours is the first review I've read: I'm so pleased the author hasn't shied away from the tough questions in itVerushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640500646511533020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-55690506494747732122016-05-26T22:54:01.153-07:002016-05-26T22:54:01.153-07:00i like the outline of the story and will be lookin...i like the outline of the story and will be looking out for this oneMysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-31807110404106449742016-05-26T18:37:13.399-07:002016-05-26T18:37:13.399-07:00When I was struggling with my own infertility I co...When I was struggling with my own infertility I considered using a surrogate ... this book is sure to hit some tender spots for me. It sounds amazing.<br /><br />Thanks for being a part of the tour!<br />Heather J @ TLC Book Tourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09666308310774835580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-46846632414362373212016-05-26T10:51:19.928-07:002016-05-26T10:51:19.928-07:00I'm going to avoid this one for now. I just a...I'm going to avoid this one for now. I just abandoned a book by an author I usually like because I'm in need of light-hearted or purely imaginary--not possible real life struggles at the moment. Maybe later...jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-30543787940784024402016-05-26T07:52:54.186-07:002016-05-26T07:52:54.186-07:00The whole subject of infertility is such a minefie...The whole subject of infertility is such a minefield of emotions and controversy but the surrogate aspect is one I don't feel like I've seen much of. This sounds fascinating and heartbreaking all at once. I like that the author portrays everyone as flawed and real. Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-9835314385789533412016-05-26T07:47:00.250-07:002016-05-26T07:47:00.250-07:00Sounds like a box of tissues might prove useful wh...Sounds like a box of tissues might prove useful whilst reading this one.<br /><br />On a different note, I've tagged you on Pen and Paper should you wish to play along.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-56253216554393273462016-05-26T05:46:14.491-07:002016-05-26T05:46:14.491-07:00That certainly does sound emotional. I cannot ima...That certainly does sound emotional. I cannot imagine being a surrogate so being a reluctant one must be very difficult.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com