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Cheltenham Literature Festival - The Hive, CheltenhamMonday 12. October 2026 6:30pmFrom £16
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Helen Taylor and Poorna Bell explore what it means to choose a childfree life in a world that often defines women through motherhood.

Helen Taylor and Poorna Bell explore what it means to choose a childfree life in a world that often defines women through motherhood.

Helen draws on her experience as a feminist academic who decided early in life not to have children, reflecting on how that choice has unfolded over time, bringing with it both joys and complexities.

Poorna explores how ideas about motherhood and identity can be shaped by relationships, circumstance and the passage of time.

Join them for a thoughtful conversation across generations as they discuss the decisions that shape our lives, challenging assumptions about family, womanhood and what makes a life meaningful.

There will be a book signing after this event.

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