The Waiting Womb is a dark comedy about the torment and struggle of infertility treatments. Jill Sayre writes with ease, like a familiar girlfriend telling a personal story full of misadventures involving Pergonal psychosis, hostile vaginas, pompous fertility doctors, caffeine withdrawal, and sexual malfunctions. You will laugh and weep for Julia Leary and Alex Martin, two resourceful girlfriends who commiserate and muddle through the infertility cloud in their individual quests to have a child. Approximately 4.9 million American couples face some form of infertility. Through her characters, Ms. Sayre highlights what so many couples experience and crafts a satirical twist on the intimacies that most people are not comfortable talking about. Ms. Sayre delivers strong female characters and plenty of laughs to make this book an enjoyable weekend read.
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Jill Sayre is a former teacher and adoptive parent who felt compelled to shed light on the pain of infertility and the wonder of adoption. She lives in Bucks County Pennsylvania. This is her first book.
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Finally a no nonsense approach!,
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In November 07', at age thirty, I was diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure. My husband and I were told the only way we could have a biological child was through IVF. Since November I have been reading infertility books, looking for emotional support. In the tradition books all I was able to find was factual and scientific information, which stated what was wrong with me, but never really reached the heart of the matter. When I read Jill's book, I finally felt like someone understood me. While the book is a fictional account of her experience, her emotions must have been completely nonfiction! I have had so many "me too" moments while reading this book. It has been the first book that has made me realize I am not completely crazy. Knowning the others have had frustrating experiences with doctors, and adoption agencies and medications(as well as unsolicited information!!) has been both comforting and helpful. I would recommend this book to any woman suffering from infertility. I would also recommend this book to anyone who has a friend or family member suffering, it is an eye-opening glimpse into the ups and downs of infertility.
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A friend gave me this book, knowing I would enjoy it. I just finished it tonight, and really did like it! Jill Sayre writes from the heart and from her own personal experiences, yet fictionalizes the world in her novel so I, as the reader, wondered what really happened to the author.
The Waiting Womb is a triumphant story of how a heart can heal and that it does not just take a womb to make a family. It takes love, selflessness, and strength. The characters in the novel were so very real - it reads like a memoir, one that I couldn't put down! I look forward to reading more of Jill Sayre's work!
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You Must Read This Book!,
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I could not put this book down. It is very well written with a bit of humor and easy to read. It shows what a woman goes through during infertility treatments and how her life is affected by the decisions she makes. It also touches on international adoption. My husband and I experienced infertility and are now beginning the adoption process. It was very comforting to read this book and know that we are not the only couple affected by infertility. I highly recommend reading this book before you start any infertility treatments as it gives you a glance at what it entails. It also helps you understand others who have gone through this difficult process. I can't wait to read Jill's next book.
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Welcome House, Aunt Sara, United States, John Riley, North Carolina, South Korea, Bucks County, Dave Martin, Eddington Hospital, Nurse Jayne, Wedgewood Oaks New!
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Welcome House, Aunt Sara, United States, John Riley, North Carolina, South Korea, Bucks County, Dave Martin, Eddington Hospital, Nurse Jayne, Wedgewood Oaks New!
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