Custody

Lara Feigel’s groundbreaking book examines the complex and often fraught history of child custody, highlighting its significance as a battleground of modern culture and gender dynamics. Through the stories of seven women and extensive archival research, the book explores how custody disputes reflect broader issues of motherhood, emancipation, and institutional power across two centuries. Richly dramatic and thought-provoking, it offers a new perspective on the intertwined evolution of family, law, and society.