Shows
The Books That Made MeThe Books That Made Ruby WarringtonIn the final episode of 'The Books That Made Me' series one, Ben Keene (Co-founder of Rebel Book Club) talks to Ruby Warrington about the nonfiction books that have had a massive impact on her to date and how they have shaped her life leading up to her most recent nonfiction title, Women Without Kids.
Ruby also shares her personal wisdom on the decision so many people grapple with, whether or not to have children. And, the fascinating insights from her cultural and historical research for 'Women Without Kids', that has sparked a much-needed global conversation...
En...2023-08-2547 min
Women Without KidsCreation, Contribution, and Collectivism with adrienne maree brownAuthor, activist, and doula adrienne maree brown on mapping our procreative choices against the emerging needs of our species. In the episode we discuss:-The concept of “emergence” as a way to think about creation and contribution beyond procreation-Why we are both wary of describing our books as our “babies”-What the drop off in the birth rate globally shows us about how society is evolving - particularly in terms of prescribed patriarchal gender roles -The impact of increased acceptance of queerness on baby-having and baby-rearing-What it means to...2023-01-0159 min