Infertility's Anguish [Paperback]

Jan Davis (Author), Dan T. Davis (Author), Matthew S. Armstrong (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 2003

Infertility’s Anguish explores situations couples experience during their journey to find their fertility. Using a conversational style and anecdotes based on interviews with numerous infertile couples, Jan and Dan take you through these experiences and help you to develop coping strategies.

If you have been diagnosed with impaired fertility, have a relative or friend dealing with this situation, or counsel people in infertility crisis, then Infertility’s Anguish can help you better understand the emotions and issues encountered during this life journey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Second Star Creations (August 31, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972597735
• ISBN-13: 978-0972597739
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,275,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtfully written, touches your heart!, July 9, 2004

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Sleep Deprived Mom of Twins (Morgan Hill, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Infertility's Anguish (Paperback)

I found this book very helpful. Infertility is a lonely dis-ease to have. Reading the stories helps you feel less alone in your struggle. It is also very positive and encouraging about whatever outcome you choose/is chosen for you. And it's one of the few books that can be read by a couple that has tried everything but (for whatever reasons) decides/is forced to go child-free. Many other books end with the authors having a healthy baby, which can make you feel really left out if you and your partner are part of the percentage of people who don't.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally! A book that's been written for me!, January 8, 2004

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Diane Black "dpblack" (Southwest USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Infertility's Anguish (Paperback)

NO NONSENSE!
After having read MANY books about the journey of being childless, not by choice, THIS book covers this subject in a way that none others have. It includes such practical, real-life feelings, emotions, tips on how to endure such a heartache as never being able to conceive. I feel the best part is that it is written by both the husband AND wife. I would definitely advise even those who may know of couples who are learning how to live childless in a child-filled world to read this book as it discusses all angles of our loss. It can assist those who are closest to such a couple to really and truly understand the struggles we all face. Jan and Dan...you've done an EXCELLENT job in portraying 'life without kids' by circumstance. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU I'll be recommending this book to everyone in my circle of childless not by choice friends! A must for both male and female to read.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read Infertility Book, September 4, 2003

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Mary Holloway (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Infertility's Anguish (Paperback)

This fantastic book, written by an exceptional couple who have experienced the anguish of infertility, relates stories shared by many couples who have dealt with infertility. While being an easy read, it covers difficult topics from "Realizing There's a Problem" to "Moving on with Your Life." Individual vignettes illustrate topics such as "We Won't Be Home For Christmas" and "Have We Done Something Wrong?"

I highly recommend Infertility's Anguish for couples experiencing infertility. This book is also a "must read" for the couple's family and friends. Readers will profit from the wisdom in the stories and gain a better understanding of the couple's journey. In the process, family and friends will see how they can be sensitive and supportive.

With more and more couples experiencing infertility, this is a timely book. I looked for this book ten years ago when my daughter and son-in-law started their journey with infertility. A book such as this simply didn't exist.