Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of Arrival Stories, a compilation of deeply honest essays about pregnancy, miscarriage, motherhood and more.

There are so many things that I wish I'd known before heading into the delivery room, and this collection covers all of those hard to talk about feelings and experiences with raw honesty and surprising humor. Serena Williams tells us about her unexpected C-section and the multiple surgeries that followed; her strength off of the court saved her life when she insisted that the doctors take her symptoms seriously. LaLa Anthony explains how she is able to raise her son as both a mother and a friend because it is possible to achieve that balance,

Reading about the trials, tribulations and triumphs of pregnancy and motherhood according to some of our most loved celebrities make this a must-read for women everywhere.

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, Random House Publishing Group-Random House and by #NetGalley. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Quite relatable for many. It does a fantastic job shining a light on injustices women of color face giving birth. The disconnect in maternal healthcare between race, economy is gobsmacking. Doctors don’t listen, it doesn’t matter what gender the doctor is either. They assume to know best. Listen to your patient. This book highlights the battle women fight with the healthcare system during pregnancy and childbirth to be heard. Wealth, class, religion, culture, aren’t the issue it’s the healthcare system. Women of color suffer even more unfortunately.