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Birthrites offers practical advice for potential parents. However, rather than concentrating solely on pregnancy, birth, and motherhood, this book also explores "Becoming a Father," "Adoption," and "Miscarriage" (to name but a few). Jackie Singer emphasizes the importance of ritual and ceremony in marking life-changing events, and sharing this experience with others. The suggested ceremonies are varied in nature, ensuring wide-ranging appeal. Some simply involve quiet contemplation, whereas others incorporate a specific activity. Throughout the book, Singer emphasizes the individuality and adaptability of ceremony; nothing is set in stone. The author's personal experiences are interspersed with quotes and real-life accounts. Singer provides reassurance and support in this relaxed, friendly guide and achieves a considered balance between practicality and sensitivity. Birthrites identifies an ancient facet of human activity forgotten by some of us and overlooked by many. Far too often in modern life, the importance of pausing for thought is disregarded.

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Book category Books in English Humanities Religion & beliefs Aspects of religion (non-Christian)

• Full title: Birthrites
• Subtitle: Rituals & Celebrations for the Child-Bearing Years
• Author: Jackie Singer
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208
• EAN: 9781856230490
• ISBN: 185623049X
• ID: 05116567
• Publisher: Hyden House Ltd
• Weight: 330 g
• Dimensions: 205 × 160 × 20 mm
• Date of publishing: 01. December 2009

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