Caroline Magennis will be launching her latest book Harpy: A Manifesto for Childfree Women (Icon Books, 2023) at the International Anthony Burgess Centre in Manchester on Thursday 9th May at 6pm.
Caroline will be in conversation with author and academic Prof Claire Lynch to discuss how the book attempts to look beyond the often-divisive conversation around women who choose to be childfree, and instead offers an alternative message of hope and celebration. One of the endorsements of the book acknowledges this joyful aspect:
‘Harpy made me nod in recognition, and shake my head with sorrow, and then it made me laugh out loud. Because life without kids in a world that expects the opposite can be challenging and sad, and it can also be hilarious. This is that rare thing, a book which captures both sides. — Emilie Pine, author of Notes to Self and Ruth & Pen
To find out more about the book, please see the publisher’s website here.
To book your free ticket for the launch, see here.
This event is co-sponsored by the University of Salford and the Consulate General of Ireland.