Who’s having lots of kids and... why?

Dr. Pakaluk interviewed mothers of large families to learn what makes them tick!

Enter to win a free book! This week's Dr. J Show guest is Catherine Pakaluk, author of Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth.    Catherine traveled across the U.S. interviewing 55 mothers of 5 or more children to learn how they do it and ... why?!   To win a free autographed copy of Catherine's book, email us at bookgiveaway@ruthinstitute.org and say you'd like to be entered in the raffle!   Winners will be chosen 5/17/2024. Dr. J Show | May 15, 2024 - Catherine Pakaluk At a time when many women think children aren't worth it, why are some having large families? Catherine Pakaluk, an economist and director of Social Research at the Catholic University, traveled across the country and spoke with 55 women with 5 or more children to ask them: why?   Her new book, Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth, answers this and more. Don't forget to enter to win one of five autographed copies by emailing us at Bookgiveaway@ruthinstitute.org.   Watch the first half on YouTube, Bitchute, or Odysee.   In the second half on Locals, learn the impact of large families on marriage and on the other children in the family. Watch the full episode on Locals A now for a little levity... Prayer Corner for: (If you have a prayer intention, please reply to this email.) D's godson to return to the faith and fall in love with Christ. Jen, fighting brain cancer. a baby with a collapsed ear drum and a second ear infection in two and a half weeks. another baby with an ear infection and pneumonia. the repose of the soul of Mike and comfort for his wife Jenny. Dan's cardiac procedure. Jacinta, who died shortly after birth, and for her devastated parents. the soul of Harold, not long for this world. our general intention for May: Like what we're doing? Please consider donating to keep us going.  Donate to the Ruth Institute You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up for it on our website, or you signed up at a talk by Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse or another Ruth Institute affiliate. Share this newsletter with your colleagues or on social media. The Ruth Institute, 630 W. Prien Lake Road, Suite B #246, Lake Charles, LA 70601, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences