Going Solo

Product Description Going Solo is the empowering and uplifting story of one woman's choice to become a single mother. 'I hope this story gives hope to anyone who wants children and to anyone who finds themselves single. Not to follow this path necessarily, but to remember that there are always many options.'Aged thirty-seven, single and having experienced two miscarriages, Genevieve Roberts found out that her fertility levels were dwlindling. On hearing this news, she made the courageous decision to embark on motherhood solo and eventually became pregnant using a sperm donor.Genevieve describes her initial fear of the prospect of birth without a partner, and the trepidation she felt towards all the responsibility she has taken on. She recounts all the milestones of pregnancy and motherhood that most women share with their partner -- going to NCT classes alone, taking part in birthing workshops with her sister-in-law, her amazement that two people in her pregnancy yoga class are following the same path as her. But ultimately what triumphs is Genevieve's excitement at meeting her daughter. She recalls the first months of parenthood, navigating the love, worry and tiredness of life with a newborn without a partner. She describes the beautiful simplicity of the relationship between herself and her daughter, as she gets to know Astrid without having to consider a partner. Going Solo is for anyone whose life has taken an unexpected twist; for people who are interested in modern families and for those who want to take control of their life and follow their dreams of parenthood. It celebrates the fulfilment that comes from following what makes you happy, and reminds us that beauty may be found when life offers a surprise or a deviation from convention. Review A journey of hope, happiness and worry, beautifully described by Roberts ― Sunday Express Book Description This is an exploration of modern motherhood and an empowering story about choosing to become a parent alone, using a sperm donor. From the Back Cover Going Solo is the empowering and uplifting story of one woman's choice to become a single mother. Aged thirty-seven, single and having experienced two miscarriages, Genevieve Roberts' fertility levels were dwlindling. Taking her life into her own hands, she made the courageous decision to embark on motherhood solo and became pregnant using a sperm donor. In Going Solo, Genevieve describes her initial fear of birth without a partner and the wave of responsibility she has undertaken. She recounts all the milestones of pregnancy and motherhood that most women share with their partner, but what triumphs over her fear is Genevieve's excitement at meeting her daughter. She recalls the first months of parenthood, navigating the love, worry and tiredness of life with a newborn alone, and the beautiful simplicity of the relationship between parent and child.Going Solo is for anyone whose life has taken an unexpected twist; for people who are interested in modern families and for those who want to take control of their life and follow their dreams of parenthood. It celebrates the fulfilment that comes from following what makes you happy, and reminds us that beauty may be found when life offers a surprise or a deviation from convention. About the Author Genevieve Roberts is a solo mum to her daughter Astrid. She works as a copywriter and journalist. She has written for national newspapers for fifteen years and works at a digital agency. She loves falling off surfboards and practising yoga, though at the moment she is mainly concentrating on being a mum. Genevieve currently lives in south east London with her daughter.