This is a revised edition of a book which was first published in the eighties. The author has returned the chapter order to what she originally intended. A scathing examination of how depersonalising modern day birth can be this is an important book and one that deserves a wider readership than it will probably get. I’m giving it 5 stars because I can’t give it 4½. I do not like this cover – I think it detracts from the book – but other than that it’s very well written, does not overstay its welcome and does not allow its message to get distracted by being overly graphic in its descriptions.

You can read my full review on my blog here.