Creating a Life: The memoir of a writer and mom in the making

By Corbin Lewars

Corbin Lewars' memoir, Creating a Life, shares the bumpy road that led Corbin to motherhood and her career as a writer. Deformed sperm, a miscarriage, and quitting her job to become an editor only to have that publication become bankrupt were a few hurdles that she crossed along the way. But Corbin not only survives, she thrives, and is able to share her story in a heartfelt and humorous way. "An empowering and true story. If you've created life, if you dream of creating life, if you love someone who is creating life-this is the book for you." -Ariel Gore, author of Bluebird: Women and the New Psychology of Happiness "Lewars writes about disappointment and trauma without a trace of self-pity; her story is honest and raw, her outlook hopeful heartwarming." -Midge Raymond, author of Forgetting English. "Creating A Life is one of the most exquisite and brave memoirs I have read in years. The message of hope and dedication is universal...reaching women of all ages." -Feminist Review "...thought provoking and uplifting....for every woman who has doubted her ability to do what she really wanted to...." Hip Mama Magazine

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0980208157
• ISBN13: 9780980208153
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Catalyst Book Press
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Will encourage others to read this.

I still find myself thinking of certain parts of this book and how they are relevant to something that has happenned to me or to a friend of mine. I found myself feeling so many things again and empathizing with and envying her for her experiences as well. I also laughed out loud in several parts which for any book is a real measure of success in my opinion. If I hadn't read this I would never have understood why women continue to choose to birth at home even when faced with so much pressure by the medical experts around them. I will have others read this who went through trauma as teenagers who find themselves unable to figure out why they are "just now" finding the need to cope with it. Thanks to Ms. Lewars for writing this book.

Like chatting with an old friend . . .

Corbin Lewars takes on challenging subjects in this memoir with honesty, candor, and humor. You don't have to have shared her experiences to enjoy reading about her journey, and her conversational, witty prose makes the experience feel like chatting with an old friend. This book is for anyone who has struggled to have the courage to live their life on their own terms. It's an enjoyable and inspirational read.

The journey from woman to mother is surely something to behold

The journey from woman to mother is surely something to behold. "Creating a Life: The Memoir of a Writer and Mom in the Making" is Corbin Lewars' story of her pregnancy and what it taught her and how it brought about her own career. An excellent writer on the topic of motherhood, Corbin Lewars makes "Creating a Life" quite the fascinating read.