"In her new memoir, Frontier, Erica Stern hones her literary skill through a braided narrative that exposes and interrogates the limited narratives we are told about birth."
"Writing about trauma risks polishing the pain, forcing neat closures, and smoothing out what resists language altogether."
Erica Stern's memoir, "Frontier," navigates the intricate and often chaotic terrain of childbirth and trauma. Through a hybrid narrative structure, it challenges conventional storytelling about birth, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and the value of exploring untold experiences. Stern's journey from fiction writer to memoirist reflects her desire to depict trauma with radical honesty, resisting the impulse to create neat resolutions. The narrative intertwines memoir, historical analysis, and elements of fiction, revealing how these forms can serve as powerful avenues for coping with and articulating personal trauma.
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