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Soldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
SOLDIER SAILOR, CLAIRE KILROY, SHORTLISTED FOR WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR LITERATURE 2024
“CHILDBIRTH, LET ME TELL YOU, IS NO JOKE”
What an incredible novel! I absolutely loved it. I’m sure any mother would relate to this story. No one is born a parent. One learns as the child grows. The trials and tribulations of a lady who has just delivered a baby are beautifully captured in this book. Postpartum depression is depicted realistically - some women experience it, others suppress it, and a few might be scorned upon for being grumpy.
The titular soldier is this unnamed mother, and the sailor is her son. Tasks that seem simple, such as changing a diaper, putting on a sock, or administering Calpol, are but the real difficulties a mother faces. Claire Kilroy describes these challenges realistically and vividly. I found myself disliking her husband, who not only showed no care but also became irritated when the baby cried.
When a woman chooses to be a mom; it is like she has given up her normal life. Unless she has a support system and an understanding and cooperative husband, it’s a Herculean task. There is no instant fix or universal formula to take care of a baby. Every baby is different, and every situation is different.
"THIS IS LIFE-IS-SHIT DEPRESSION. ALL I DO IS HOUSEWORK AND CHILDCARE AND I’M SLEEP-DEPRIVED AND THINK-DEPRIVED BECAUSE I NEVER GET A MOMENT TO MYSELF, NOT EVEN IN THE TOILET. I MISS MY OLD LIFE LIKE I’D MISS A LOVER. I PINE FOR IT, I DAYDREAM ABOUT LEAVING YOU SO THAT I CAN BE WITH IT AGAIN."
Why are moms constantly complaining?
The sleepless nights, the incessantly crying baby, poor feeding, fussiness, and high fevers—every mom - has faced some or all these situations. How can an exhausted, sleep-deprived mother manage to take care of both her baby and the household?
“I WILL SEE THE CHILD YOU WERE IN THE MAN YOU WILL BECOME”
Despite all the chaos brought by her child, the mother forgets everything else and only wishes to see her child succeed in life. This book highlights the greatness of a mother's love and the sacrifices she makes throughout her life.
The last part of the book was rather moving. This book is truly unputdownable.
I believe everybody MUST read this book!
“CHILDBIRTH, LET ME TELL YOU, IS NO JOKE”
What an incredible novel! I absolutely loved it. I’m sure any mother would relate to this story. No one is born a parent. One learns as the child grows. The trials and tribulations of a lady who has just delivered a baby are beautifully captured in this book. Postpartum depression is depicted realistically - some women experience it, others suppress it, and a few might be scorned upon for being grumpy.
The titular soldier is this unnamed mother, and the sailor is her son. Tasks that seem simple, such as changing a diaper, putting on a sock, or administering Calpol, are but the real difficulties a mother faces. Claire Kilroy describes these challenges realistically and vividly. I found myself disliking her husband, who not only showed no care but also became irritated when the baby cried.
When a woman chooses to be a mom; it is like she has given up her normal life. Unless she has a support system and an understanding and cooperative husband, it’s a Herculean task. There is no instant fix or universal formula to take care of a baby. Every baby is different, and every situation is different.
"THIS IS LIFE-IS-SHIT DEPRESSION. ALL I DO IS HOUSEWORK AND CHILDCARE AND I’M SLEEP-DEPRIVED AND THINK-DEPRIVED BECAUSE I NEVER GET A MOMENT TO MYSELF, NOT EVEN IN THE TOILET. I MISS MY OLD LIFE LIKE I’D MISS A LOVER. I PINE FOR IT, I DAYDREAM ABOUT LEAVING YOU SO THAT I CAN BE WITH IT AGAIN."
Why are moms constantly complaining?
The sleepless nights, the incessantly crying baby, poor feeding, fussiness, and high fevers—every mom - has faced some or all these situations. How can an exhausted, sleep-deprived mother manage to take care of both her baby and the household?
“I WILL SEE THE CHILD YOU WERE IN THE MAN YOU WILL BECOME”
Despite all the chaos brought by her child, the mother forgets everything else and only wishes to see her child succeed in life. This book highlights the greatness of a mother's love and the sacrifices she makes throughout her life.
The last part of the book was rather moving. This book is truly unputdownable.
I believe everybody MUST read this book!