The story of a Transgender Dad giving Birth
A touching narrative centers on two Dads as they prepare for the arrival of their first child, capturing the joy and anticipation of family life. The unique twist is that one of the Dads is the one giving birth, highlighting the love and excitement within their unconventional family. Inspired by the author's own experiences, the story celebrates parenthood and the bonds that form in diverse family structures.
The story follows Sven van der Meer, a celebrated Dutch architect grappling with the impending loss of his vision after completing Chicago's tallest skyscraper, The Spire. As he faces the potential end of his career, he relies on the only woman capable of helping him maintain his image of invincibility—who ironically despises both him and his creation. This tension between personal vulnerability and professional pride drives the narrative, exploring themes of ambition, perception, and the complexities of human relationships.
A hilarious rendition of paranoia - The New York Times
From barnyard to backyard, lowly hens have flown the country coop and joined the city chicken movement. A new generation of small-acreage farmers raising heritage breeds has inspired urbanites and suburbanites across America to install some poultry out back for eggs, meat, fertilizer, and cockeyed companionship. Whether the breed is Jersey Giant, Wyandotte, Buff Orpington, or Silver Frizzle Polish--chickens are now chic. This is not a how-to book on raising chickens but rather a wry, fascinating, sometimes startling appreciation of them, conveyed in compelling accounts by Susan Troller and striking prints and paintings by S.V. Medaris. A bonus: chicken stories from three of Wisconsin's most celebrated writers--Jane Hamilton (The Book of Ruth, A Map of the World), Michael Perry (Coop, Population 485), and Ben Logan (The Land Remembers)--round out the collection.