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On the fence about motherhood? A new memoir explores why that may be the norm

By Juana Summers,
Vincent Acovino, Ashley Brown
Published May 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM MDT

NPR's Juana Summers speaks to journalist and author Ruthie Ackerman about her new book, The Mother Code: My Story of Love, Loss, and the Myths that Shape Us.

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Juana Summers
Juana Summers is a co-host of NPR's All Things Considered, alongside Ailsa Chang, Ari Shapiro and Mary Louise Kelly. She joined All Things Considered in June 2022.
Vincent Acovino
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Ashley Brown
Ashley Brown is a senior editor for All Things Considered.

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