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Longing for a Child: Devotions of Hope for Your Journey through Infertility [Hardcover]

Kathe Wunnenberg (Author)
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Book Description

September 3, 2005
My story is different from yours, but the pages of our lives share a common theme. Silent suffering. The longing for a child. Think of my book as your companion of hope, a ray of sunshine, to shine truth, encouragement, and perspective on your situation. ---Kathe Wunnenberg Infertility is a deeply private pain that is often misunderstood by those who have not experienced its seasons of longing and loss. Whether you recently tried to have a child or have struggled for years to conceive, Longing for a Child is a compassionate companion full of hope, healing, and practical help. Offering biblical perspectives and moving stories of others who have struggled with infertility, sixty heartfelt devotions connect you securely to God during this time of waiting, heartbreak, and questioning. Each devotion contains a Scripture, short thematic story, prayer, reflective questions, and a space for journaling. Meditations for special occasions, such as Mother's Day, are also included. An encouraging devotional companion that can be used by individuals, couples, or groups, Longing for a Child speaks directly to the heart, meeting you wherever you are on your journey through infertility.


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Most people struggling with infertility feel alone and suffer in silence because the journey through infertility is deeply private and often misunderstood by those who have not suffered it. This book meets individuals and couples where they are in their journey through infertility. It is a companion of hope, healing, and help featuring sixty heartfelt devotions designed to connect readers securely to God during this time of waiting, heartbreak, and questioning. Filled with a variety of perspectives from men and women and a balance of biblical and contemporary examples, this book is designed with the flexibility to be used by individuals or couples as a personal devotional companion or as a discussion guide for a support group or in a counseling session. The book is divided into 12 themes with five devotions on each theme. Each devotion contains a Scripture, short thematic story, prayer, 3-5 gentle reflective questions, and a place to journal. A special feature, "Special Meditations for Special Days," offers extra help on occasions when the reader may need additional encouragement, such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparents Day, baby showers, baby dedications/baptisms, take your child to work day, Christmas, family gatherings, at the start of another monthly cycle, and when facing a medical procedure.

About the Author

Kathe Wunnenberg is a speaker and writer known for her ability to connect with people and offer them hope. The author of two books, Grieving the Loss of a Loved One and Grieving the Child I Never Knew, she speaks on such topics as loss, leadership, faith in the workplace, mentoring/networking, transitions, prayer, and encouragement. She holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband, Rich, and their three children.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Zondervan (September 3, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0310256658
  • ISBN-13: 978-0310256656
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.9 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #301,218 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Kathe Wunnenberg is a speaker and writer known for her ability to connect with people and offer them hope. The author of two books, Grieving the Loss of a Loved One and Grieving the Child I Never Knew, she speaks on such topics as loss, leadership, faith in the workplace, mentoring/networking, transitions, prayer, and encouragement. She holds a Bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

 

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wrap Yourself Up in This Book!, October 4, 2005
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This review is from: Longing for a Child: Devotions of Hope for Your Journey through Infertility (Hardcover)
Kathe Wunnenberg's ability to speak to a woman's hurting heart is unparalleled. Her deep love of women and the friendships that God has put into her life have created a rich quilt of stories that you will want to wrap yourself up in! As a childless woman myself, God has used Kathe's insight to comfort me, encourage me, and inspire me. This book will be a regular gift that I will provide to girlfriends who are struggling with childlessness.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not Alone, October 1, 2005
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Kathe touches the heart of those who are going through the pain of infertility because she has been there. This is not just a book reporting what others are feeling. She captures the heartache because she has born it too. This is a good book for working through current emotions or preparing for future healing. I found the devotional chapters mirrored my own journey of emotions. I highly recommend this to anyone who has dealt with or is dealing with the pain and frustration of infertility. I would also give this as a gift to anyone struggling in this area.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for infertility journey, August 13, 2007
This review is from: Longing for a Child: Devotions of Hope for Your Journey through Infertility (Hardcover)
I love this book! It has provided comfort many times through our infertility journey. It let me know I was not the only one questioning God at times. I have read this book from cover to cover multiple times. In fact, I pulled it out at the doctor's office today while waiting for more testing. Highly recommend this book to anyone who is having difficulty conceiving. It is appropriate for wherever you are in your journey.
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