Catherine Pakaluk is a mother of eight children and Director of Social Research & Associate Professor at the Catholic University of America. In this episode, we explore Catherine's new book, Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth, which portrays the motivations, values and experiences of 55 college-educated women who’ve chosen to have five or more children. We also discuss how recentering life around family might lead to more personal fulfillment and a healthier society for everyone–religious and secular alike.
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E15 | Hannah’s Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth with Catherine Pakaluk