Michelle Murphy Knihy

A detailed history of how sick building syndrome came into being: how indoor exposures to chemicals wafting from synthetic carpet, solvents, and so on became something that office workers felt and protested against

In Seizing the Means of Reproduction, Michelle Murphy's initial focus on the alternative health practices developed by radical feminists in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s opens into a sophisticated analysis of the transnational entanglements of American empire, population control, neoliberalism, and late-twentieth-century feminisms.

Planning to become a parent is a profound experience, at times agonizing, hopeful, stressful, and joyous. Not everyone is able to become pregnant, however. When the journey to parenthood proves challenging, "Planning Parenthood "will guide prospective parents through the complicated mazes of assisted reproduction and adoption.Specialist authors first describe fertility assistance, surrogacy, and adoption, clearly outlining the requirements of each strategy. They compare the medical, emotional, financial, and legal investments and risks involved with each of these options. Then they introduce the issues that people will need to consider when deciding which path to parenthood is best for them. Along the way these experts offer encouragement for changing course under any number of circumstances. Supporting the detailed information in this book are personal stories of the often long, winding, and emotional road to parenthood--from in vitro fertilization to egg donation to surrogacy to adoption. Armed with professional knowledge and inspired by the experiences of others who have gone before them, prospective parents will be informed and reassured by this unique resource.

Reading about this particular spiritual journey is somewhat unique because it can be read by anybody and appreciated. The reader just has to appreciate the concept of love in the universe to enjoy this book. The sewer worker's awakening is not tied to any specific religious creed. Christian, Muslim, agnostic or atheist: all can relate to the idea of experiencing miraculous love and connection to the universe, through our connection with every other thing in our physical world; other people, animals, and nature

Michelle Murphy's poetry creates a vivid dreamscape, blending personal experiences with fantastical elements. Through her unique voice, she explores themes of memory and emotional resonance, crafting a harmonious connection between language and lived reality. The collection invites readers to witness the transformative power of words, revealing how fragmented moments can come together in unexpected ways, culminating in a profound sense of homecoming.

Exploring themes of family and personal history, Michelle Murphy's poetry captures the complexities of life and loss. With vivid imagery, she intertwines the natural world with human experiences, presenting moments of beauty amidst turmoil. The collection reflects on profound grief, particularly through the lens of her brother's tragic death, suggesting a persistent connection to the past. Celebrated for its emotional depth, the work is described as both beautiful and restorative, offering a defiant sense of eternity in the face of sorrow.

Michelle Murphy examines the ways in which efforts at population control since World War II have tied reproduction to neoliberal capitalism, showing how data collection practices have been used to quantify the value of a human life in terms of its ability to improve the nation-state's gross domestic product.