Official Review: The Last Taboo by Rosemary Agonito

[Gravy]

Definitely discussion worthy

I think I'd like to see more discussion

I'll take that challenge

What was the most interesting point made in the book?

[Ryan]

Definitely discussion worthy

I think I'd like to see more discussion

I'll take that challenge

What was the most interesting point made in the book?

In the final chapter the author explores the ecological impact of overpopulation, which nicely sums up the entire book. While having children can be the responsibility of an individual or a group of individuals, it is also be the responsibility of the planet and we need to think about the ever-increasing number of people which is affecting our planet and, in many ways, our health. Having children has much wider implications than simply giving mummy and daddy something to do all day.

[Gravy]

What was the most interesting point made in the book?

In the final chapter the author explores the ecological impact of overpopulation, which nicely sums up the entire book. While having children can be the responsibility of an individual or a group of individuals, it is also be the responsibility of the planet and we need to think about the ever-increasing number of people which is affecting our planet and, in many ways, our health. Having children has much wider implications than simply giving mummy and daddy something to do all day.

A very good point. But I have nothing to say against it

We need another question

[Deee]

Great Review! Very interesting and insightful topic.

[Ryan]

Great Review! Very interesting and insightful topic.

Thanks, Deee! I'm glad you enjoyed the review

[Levi]

Wow, Ryan, that was a very eloquently written review. I am going to honor this review and the author by never having children!! Then I'm going to use my childless time to study this review so I can become better at writing mine . Really, really well done!!

[Ryan]

Wow, Ryan, that was a very eloquently written review. I am going to honor this review and the author by never having children!! Then I'm going to use my childless time to study this review so I can become better at writing mine . Really, really well done!!

Thanks, Choppy. I'm glad you enjoyed it. One should always use one's time wisely

[Levi]

@ryanj1 ha ha ha that was awesome!! Most excellent, sir!

[Tanaya]

I read this review before, but it doesn't seem that I commented on it so here's my comment The more I've been using this site, the more I've come to be interested in non-fiction. The subject matter of this book definitely caught my interest. You bring up important criticisms that are good as a heads up but wouldn't deter me from reading it. Great recommendation.

[Ryan]

I read this review before, but it doesn't seem that I commented on it so here's my comment The more I've been using this site, the more I've come to be interested in non-fiction. The subject matter of this book definitely caught my interest. You bring up important criticisms that are good as a heads up but wouldn't deter me from reading it. Great recommendation.

Thanks, Tanaya. I'm glad you enjoyed the review

[zeldas_lullaby]

Wow, great review! I believe that this book raises valid points, although no one has ever said to me, "Why don't you have kids?" Or even, "Do you have kids?" And I'm 38 years old. Whatever this "pressure to procreate" is, I've never experienced it. Go figure. I almost don't even believe that it exists.

It's too much fun, though, to practice retorts for these occasions. (And this may be the reason no one ever pressures me.)

"You should have kids."
"OK. Will you birth them and raise them for me?"

"Why don't you have a second child already?"
"There's nothing wrong with my first one."

"Are you pregnant?"
"No, just fat. Thanks for the reminder."

And my personal favorite...
"Was it a planned pregnancy?"
"No, but thankfully we caught the whole thing on tape."
(I know I've put that one somewhere else on the forum, but it bears repeating for anyone who's ever asked that question!)

"Your kid doesn't resemble you. Who's the father?"
"I'm not sure. The time of his conception was a busy week for me. It may have been the plumber."

"You do realize that your biological clock is ticking, right? Women who wait until their forties have more complications with a first pregnancy. And I'm only saying this out of concern. Deep, deep concern."
"No worries. I plan to conceive in my fifties."

Anyways, great review, Ryan! It gave me a good feel for this book.

[Ryan]

Wow, great review! I believe that this book raises valid points, although no one has ever said to me, "Why don't you have kids?" Or even, "Do you have kids?" And I'm 38 years old. Whatever this "pressure to procreate" is, I've never experienced it. Go figure. I almost don't even believe that it exists.

It's too much fun, though, to practice retorts for these occasions. (And this may be the reason no one ever pressures me.)

"You should have kids."
"OK. Will you birth them and raise them for me?"

"Why don't you have a second child already?"
"There's nothing wrong with my first one."

"Are you pregnant?"
"No, just fat. Thanks for the reminder."

And my personal favorite...
"Was it a planned pregnancy?"
"No, but thankfully we caught the whole thing on tape."
(I know I've put that one somewhere else on the forum, but it bears repeating for anyone who's ever asked that question!)

"Your kid doesn't resemble you. Who's the father?"
"I'm not sure. The time of his conception was a busy week for me. It may have been the plumber."

"You do realize that your biological clock is ticking, right? Women who wait until their forties have more complications with a first pregnancy. And I'm only saying this out of concern. Deep, deep concern."
"No worries. I plan to conceive in my fifties."

Anyways, great review, Ryan! It gave me a good feel for this book.

Nice selection

And thanks!

[zeldas_lullaby]

You're welcome!!

[CzechTigg]

Very nice and well structured review. I hope you do another one sooner rather than later.

[Ryan]

Very nice and well structured review. I hope you do another one sooner rather than later.

Thanks, Czech! I've done several more, but they have not been published