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Summary: Answering the cry,"What if God never gives us children?"
Review: Sandra Glahn, former RESOLVE board member, transforms long-term pain into heartening encouragement as she shares her decade-long struggle with infertility. Intimately and personably written, When Empty Arms Become aHeavy Burden delivers solid facts and detailed information. With moments of true-to-life humor, it addresses the moral, marital and spiritualchallenges involved in the struggle to have children. Giving the topic a unique perspective, Glahn has teamed up with co-author,William Cutrer, M.D., a physician who also holds a graduate-level theology degree. Using numerous case histories as well as Glahn's personal testimony, they provide knowledgeable advice and answers to many of the key questions infertility patients ask. They focus much of their efforts on the emotional and spiritual struggles, though they also detail medical issues. The book begins with a focus on dynamics in the marriage relationship, discussing the different ways wives and husbands typically handle the stress and grieving process: "Why do I feel like I'm going crazy?" "How do we keep romance alive?" The authors provide appropriate (sometimes amusing) responses to well-meaning friends and family who just can't say anything right. Using examples and insights from the Bible, they address the painful question so many of us ask, "Why,God?" The book ends with several chapters devoted to the latest high-tech fertility treatments, including donor insemination, donor eggs and surrogacy, as well as the ethical considerations involved. Secondary infertility, adoption, and the option of living childfree are also addressed. Each chapter concludes with a list of thought-provoking questions for couples' discussion. To help those who desire to personally research certain issues, the authors also provide a list of resources for further reading. Of particular interest are the on-line resources they include. Weaving logic and emotion, facts and feelings, Glahn and Cutrer send a message of encouragement and hope to those who ask "What if God never gives us children?"
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Summary: I found it very helpful.
Review: Sandra's obvious compassion and empathy shined through this book, and the Biblical quotes given in the book were wonderful. This book has helped me resolve some of the questions I had as a Christian dealing with infertility. I especially appreciated her comments on those dealing with secondary infertility.
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Summary: I recommend this book to anyone affected by infertility!!!
Review: Since we have been struggling with infertility, I have read multitudes of books on the subject, but this book is by far the best! As a Christian, it was so encouraging to learn about Gods involvement in this crisis. If you are trying to conceive or know someone who is, please pass this title on. I wish I had found it a long time ago!
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Summary: A great book!
Review: Striving to support and comfort acquaintances, friends and family when they are hurting emotionally is a desire people often feel inadequate and ill-prepared to fulfill. Having a loved one who for years had known the struggles, disappointments and intensity of infertility treatment caused an internal yearning to better perceive the aching in my friend's heart. Although reading about these experiences could never give the same understanding as having personal involvement, "When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden", co-written by Sandra Glahn and Dr. William Cutrer, provides the reader with knowledge that equips a more informed listener, gives a better sense of compassion and sensitivity and encourages the confidence to know that sometimes efforts to comprehend and feel some of the hurting one's pain along with them, is far more helpful than words of advice offered. This is a great book for anyone living through the heartaches of infertility or for those who hope to reach out in support and answer the call "to bear one another's burdens". Also a benefit realized in reading this book is that the Biblical principles referenced can be used as precepts of guidance in other personal struggles, as well. This is a book full of encouragement for the discouraged; and in addition, this writing will lend wisdom to the influence projected into another's life.
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Summary: Big Help
Review: The authors approach a very sensitive topic with tact and sincerity. The first-hand experiences and illustrations give credibility and provide comfort through association. It's a good book to read when dealing with the issues and emotions of infertility.
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Summary: I highly recommend it for all infertile couples.
Review: This book was the first book I read when I found out that we were infertile. It gave me much encouragement and hope to know that we were not alone. It dealt with the issues that we face in a practical, loving manner. I especially appreciated the Christian aspect of the book.
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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: This book was truly inspirational. On many levels this is not a book about infertility but a book on life.
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Summary: Big Help
Review: This is the first book I have read that really, really addresses the emotional aspects of infertility (not the medical/technical ones) and has answers for how to deal with them. I keep turning to it in moments of lonliness and despair--and it is always helpful. It has brought me a lot closer to God and made me realize that no matter how alone I feel at times, I never am. This book is excellent!
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Summary: Buy this book!
Review: This is the first book I have read that really, really addresses the emotional aspects of infertility (not the medical/technical ones) and has answers for how to deal with them. I keep turning to it in moments of lonliness and despair--and it is always helpful. It has brought me a lot closer to God and made me realize that no matter how alone I feel at times, I never am. This book is excellent!
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Summary: E-mail address where the authors can be reached
Review: We have set up an e-mail address where
we can interact with infertile couples
and/or interested readers. Write to us
at <eggslave@aol.com>.
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