GOING SOLO is the empowering and uplifting story of a woman's choice to become a solo mother. 'I hope this story gives hope to those who want children and to those who find themselves alone. Not necessarily to follow this path but to remember that there are always many options.' At the age of thirty-seven, alone and having experienced two miscarriages, Genevieve Roberts discovered that her fertility levels were dropping. Hearing this news, she made the bold decision to embark on motherhood on her own and eventually became pregnant with the help of a sperm donor.

Genevieve describes her initial fear of the prospect of childbirth without a partner and the anxiety she felt about all the responsibility she took on. She refers to all the milestones of pregnancy and motherhood that most women share with their partner – attending NCT classes on her own, participating in birthing workshops with her sister-in-law, her surprise when two people in her pregnancy yoga class were on the same path as her. But ultimately, what triumphs is Genevieve’s excitement about meeting her daughter. She describes the first months of motherhood, navigating the love, worry, and exhaustion of life with a newborn without a partner. She describes the beautiful simplicity of the relationship between her and her daughter, as she gets to know Astrid without having to think about a partner.

GOING SOLO is for anyone whose life has taken an unexpected turn; for people interested in modern families and for those who want to take control of their lives and follow their dreams of motherhood. It celebrates the fulfillment that comes from pursuing what makes you happy and reminds us that beauty can be found when life offers a surprise or a deviation from convention.

Pages: 240, Year of Publication: 0423, Dimensions: 15.4x15.4cm