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The Argonauts

By: Maggie Nelson
Narrated by: Maggie Nelson
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An intrepid voyage out to the frontiers of the latest thinking about love, language, and family. A timely and genre-bending memoir that offers fresh and fierce reflections on motherhood, desire, identity and feminism.

At the centre of The Argonauts is the love story between Maggie Nelson and the artist Harry Dodge, who is fluidly gendered. As Nelson undergoes the transformations of pregnancy, she explores the challenges and complexities of mothering and queer family making.

©2016 Maggie Nelson (P)2016 Audible, Ltd Biographies & Memoirs Motherhood Parenting & Families Relationships Women
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Had the book recommended by a few friends and so glad I finally got around to listening to it - exceeded all expectations, and as a queer, trans and non-binary reader I found it profoundly moving and really beautiful.

Incredible, couldn't put it down

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A beautiful synopsis of the complexity life throws at us. Yum words wrapped in her beautiful calm tones

Authentic and excellent

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This one’s for academics and - at fleeting moments - those looking for a deeper connection to its central figures. Obviously written by an intelligent, highly educated person, but too cerebral for someone on the outside of its lived experience to improve their understanding of its central themes much.

Great read for the right person

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