In the tradition of Erma Bombeck and Scott Adams, author Ellen Metter defuses the tension that can surround the topic of whether or not to have children with a light-hearted humor book full of entertaining illustrations by Loretta Gomez. The opening to the first chapter (“Have you always been very selfish?”) gives a sense of the book’s flavor: “I love children! Other people’s.” The book includes a Parenting May Not Be For You If… section (example: “… If you think PTA stands for Pizza Take-Out Association”). A welcome complement to the many serious parenthood books and books on the childfree life, Cheerfully Childless will make you chuckle about one of life’s biggest decisions.
