“I have read countless books on the subject of chosen childlessness, and I can’t remember encountering one written with such candor, care, and precision of thought. It’s easy to be glib about this subject, to tuck into defensiveness even while espousing pride and certainty. In Women Without Kids, Ruby Warrington does just the opposite. She tells her story with deep insight, great humor, and, best of all, an endless curiosity about the motives of her own mind. She’s also done her research and knows her history, which she uses to draw important connections between the personal choices we make and the political and social landscapes that inform them. Essential reading no matter how you feel about kids!”—Meghan Daum, editor of Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed: Sixteen Writers on the Decision Not to Have Kids

“Women Without Kids is a necessary invitation for us to reconsider our relationship to and with motherhood. Traditionally, being a child-free woman is expected to come with shame and regret—Ruby’s latest work adds celebration and necessary nuance to the story of women and people of all genders intentionally living child-free.”—Rachel Cargle, founder of The Loveland Foundation, The Loveland Group, and Rich Auntie Supreme

“In Women Without Kids, Ruby Warrington offers a compassionate exploration into what can be a highly loaded and emotional topic—the choice whether or not to have children. She explores the different factors that contribute to this decision, while her honest and vulnerable sharing of her personal journey inspires deep self-reflection in readers. Women Without Kids is a must-read for anyone seeking a full understanding of all the dynamics that play into this significant life choice.”—Dr. Nicole LePera, New York Times bestselling author of How to Do the Work