Halfway to Free

In Emma Donoghue's thought-provoking short story, "Halfway to Free," society faces the brink of extinction due to climate change, forcing a future without children. Miriam, who has grown up in a world where state-of-the-art birth control is the norm, grapples with her curiosity about those who choose parenthood despite societal pressures. When she meets a partner who shares her desires, she must confront the tension between the comforts of her current life and the allure of the unknown journey of motherhood. This story is part of the "Out of Line" collection, offering incisive narratives focused on women's empowerment and choice.