Livs Alone, Liv Thorne
Livs Alone, Liv Thorne
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Liv's Alone
Amateur Adventures in Solo Motherhood

Author: Liv Thorne

Narrator: Liv Thorne

Unabridged: 7 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/19/2021


Synopsis

A taboo-busting, funny, and poignant audiobook about choosing to have a baby by yourself.

When Liv Thorne was in her twenties, and single, she would joke to friends that if Mr Right didn't come along, she'd have to take matters into her own hands and have a child on her own. When she was still single in her thirties, it stopped being a joke and she started researching sperm banks and fertility clinics.

Liv's Alone is an honest and hopeful memoir that captures the joy and the challenge that is parenting alone by choice. From smashing the fairy tale story that we're fed from a young age and grieving the life you thought you were going to have, to buying sperm from Denmark and bringing a baby into the world, Liv guides readers through the highs and lows with warmth, humour and understanding.

This audiobook is for anyone who might want to take charge of their parental destiny, learn more about modern families or want to be reassured that there is no right or wrong way to parent.

(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

About Liv Thorne

Liv Thorne is a director of web design agency, mum to her son Herb, butler to Elvis the 12-year-old terrier and creator of the popular Instagram account @livsalone. Liv is in her early forties, but if you mention that she may flick you. There is a saying that 'everyone has a book in them', she just didn't realise hers would be about buying sperm! Liv, Herb and Elvis can usually be found walking through the fields of Oxfordshire.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Beth on April 29, 2022

this book was not for my demographic at all but why did i enjoy it so much......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on April 24, 2022

Loved this. And love her Instagram!......more

Goodreads review by Lucy on November 15, 2022

Once again the Goodreads review box is not my therapist but Liv's story made me feel slightly less like a giant fool for considering this way of becoming a parent. It's definitely true that she had a relatively easy ride compared to a lot of solo parents in terms of actually getting pregnant but I t......more

Goodreads review by howsoonisnow on March 15, 2024

Quite forgettable, really. Goes through Thorne's journey towards solo motherhood, in a simple conversationalist way. Delves a lot into Thorne's childhood, which didn't feel relevant to the SMBC story at hand. Not enough (next to nothing) on her dating history, which would be more relevant. Self-depr......more

Goodreads review by Mia on September 04, 2021

Read this book and ABSOLUTELY loved it. It is so enjoyable and informative about Liv’s journey. I laughed and cried. I’d recommend the book to anyone and screenshot a lot of excellent advice for my sister who is expecting her first baby soon. It’s honestly a great read and I inhaled it so quickly. I......more