Postponement
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"A thought-provoking story that will keep you questioning long after the last A journey into a future that feels frighteningly possible." - ReaderWhat if you could place your newborn into cryo-suspension until it was more convenient to bring him or her home?In an Austin, Texas Postponement Center, Nora Collins helps parents make the controversial choice to cryogenically preserve their newborns until the time is more convenient to bring them home. But for a woman past child-bearing years, watching over frozen babies becomes more than just a jobit becomes an obsession that forces Nora to confront her own past decisions. A unique blend of domestic thriller and near-future science fiction A story that tackles complex moral questions without taking sides An emotional journey of redemption and difficult choices A thought-provoking look at the future of parenthood"I read it in one a story that makes you think while keeping you on the edge of your seat." - ReaderWhen a mother's decision puts her child's life at risk, Nora must choose between professional duty and moral obligation. Her choice will challenge everything she believes about right and wrong, past and future, love and sacrifice."The balance of drama, suspense, and science fiction is truly an original story with a feminist heart." - ReaderPerfect for readers who love:Thought-provoking moral dilemmasNear-future science fictionCharacter-driven suspenseComplex emotional dramaStories that challenge contemporary issues"A compelling read that raises questions relevant to today's debates about parenthood and choice." - ReaderFrom Diane M. Dresback comes a story that bridges the gap between current reproductive debates and future possibilities, asking one crucial question: Just because we can postpone parenthood, should we?First Place Winner - Women's Clean Fiction, Incipere Book AwardSee what readers are saying about Postponement:"It has been a long time since I have been so moved emotionally by characters such as these." Reviewer"The author develops her characters well so that they feel real." Goodreads reviewer"A must read. [It] held my interest from the first chapter to the lastI laughed and I cried. This is one book I will keep and read again." Goodreads reviewer"I love books that leave me still thinking a week after the fact!" Reader comment"I liked the introspection and just the feel of the book." Goodreads reviewer"It'll give you the chance to think about other things when you need a change from reality." Goodreads reviewer"Amazing. It's fast paced and no fillerand it's such an interesting subject." Goodreads reviewer
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Dresback, D. (2017). Postponement. Mindclover Productions LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Dresback, Diane. 2017. Postponement. Mindclover Productions LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Dresback, Diane, Postponement. Mindclover Productions LLC, 2017.
MLA Citation (style guide)Dresback, Diane. Postponement. Mindclover Productions LLC, 2017.
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