Good (Enough) Mother: Stories and Essays

A collection of honest and poignant essays and vignettes from acclaimed writer Ashley Fenker about her journey to motherhood against all medical odds, written for anyone who has ever wondered if their dream of becoming a mother would come true.

At 16, Ashley Fenker was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder more common in women decades older than her. She was later stunned to read the words in her medical records: "Spoke to patient about future risks of pregnancy." This was news to her. "The ...