Lisa Manterfield: 8 books

Lisa Manterfield was a sensible 32-year-old when she met The One—a man who sparked a passion for tango, an urge to break down closed doors, and a deep-rooted desire to reproduce. Five years later she was a baby addict, hiding her addiction, plotting a maternity ward heist, and threatening anything...

We live in a goal-driven culture, where we’re taught to dream big, set goals, and never, never give up hope. But when it comes to dreams of a family, the playing field changes dramatically. Wanting a baby goes way beyond setting a goal and striving to reach it, and the factors that push us towards...

“What if I never get to be a mother?” When this doubt first takes hold, it can knock you completely off your feet. You feel cheated, frustrated, and no longer sure of your place in society, your family, or your circle of friends. Now…imagine you could spend time with someone who really...

“I’m sorry for your loss.” This simple phrase is something few of us hear when we say goodbye to our plans and dreams of motherhood. It leaves us feeling isolated and uncertain of what to do with the enormous sense of grief we feel. We wonder if we even have the right to mourn something...

What do you say when someone asks, “Do you have kids?” How do you respond to an invitation for a baby shower? How do you navigate Mother’s Day? None of these questions have simple answers when you’re childless-not-by-choice, and author and blogger Lisa Manterfield tackles them, along...

When your plans and dreams for having children don’t work out, “happily ever after” can feel impossible. How can you embrace the future when you’re still trying to work out where you fit in a world that sees childlessness as “lacking”? In this final book in a four-book series, Life...

Picture rolling hills, with long rows of vineyards trailing off into the distance. Imagine the early morning sun filtering through a low veil of mist. Think of historic stone buildings perched on hillsides overlooking the valley below, and you can form a picture of Wine Country. No matter where youre...

When you think of California Wine Country, the Napa Valley is most likely the first region that comes to mind. If youre imagining a lush valley with bright vineyards rolling into the distance, historic wineries nestled in the trees, and quaint towns with eclectic boutiques and world-class restaurants,...