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Summary: Real People Share Their Infertility Stories
Review: Along with the pain of not having a child, there is often another--loneliness, the perception that others do not know what you're going through. Schalesky puts arms of understanding around the reader with her book Empty Womb, Aching Heart. The twenty-four stories of those who've wondered "Why NOT me?" lead the reader to comfort and trust in God. This book is a wonderful help for those facing infertility, a wonderful gift from friends who want to help.
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Summary: You'll Find You're Not Alone
Review: Along with the pain of not having a child, there is often another--loneliness, the perception that others do not know what you're going through. Schalesky puts arms of understanding around the reader with her book Empty Womb, Aching Heart. The twenty-four stories of those who've wondered "Why NOT me?" lead the reader to comfort and trust in God. This book is a wonderful help for those facing infertility, a wonderful gift from friends who want to help.
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Summary: WARNING: Only for Fundamentalist Christians
Review: Each personal story in this book parallels the different pains and frustrations that couples go through as they face the issues of infertility. Even though circumstances are not the same, the struggles of the heart, mind, body and spirit are similiar. The running thread of emptiness runs through the entire book. The couples honestly and unashamedly express their grief and how it affects their marriages and their faith. This book doesn't give you pat answers, but lets the reader hear the "behind closed doors" challenges. Interwoven are the threads of hope and encouragement through scriptures, and in the thoughts of those who have chosen to trust God in the face of infertility.--- reviewed by Susan for Christian Bookshelf
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Summary: Highly Recommended!
Review: Each personal story in this book parallels the different pains and frustrations that couples go through as they face the issues of infertility. Even though circumstances are not the same, the struggles of the heart, mind, body and spirit are similiar. The running thread of emptiness runs through the entire book. The couples honestly and unashamedly express their grief and how it affects their marriages and their faith. This book doesn't give you pat answers, but lets the reader hear the "behind closed doors" challenges. Interwoven are the threads of hope and encouragement through scriptures, and in the thoughts of those who have chosen to trust God in the face of infertility. --- reviewed by Susan for Christian Bookshelf
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Summary: For Empty Nesters, Too
Review: Here are twenty-four personal stories of women and men struggling to conceive, each one movingly and personally told. Although my husband and I were blessed with a child without waiting for months or years, I was surprised by how many of the themes of this book are relevant to my current situation -- learning to cope with an empty nest. I'll be buying more copies of this book for friends.
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Summary: For Empty Nesters, Too
Review: Here are twenty-four personal stories of women and men struggling to conceive, each one movingly and personally told. Although my husband and I were blessed with a child without waiting for months or years, I was surprised by how many of the themes of this book are relevant to my current situation -- learning to cope with an empty nest. I'll be buying more copies of this book for friends.
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Summary: A great gift book
Review: I love this book as a gift for friends who are struggling with infertility, particularly if they are open to a Christian message of hope and comfort. (And usually, when confronted by such a serious and heartbreaking issue, most people are open to what God's word says and can offer.)Mother's Day and Father's Day can be brutal days for someone waiting for a child; this might be a thoughtful gesture to let them know you care. I also have tried, with my own friendships, to be aware of when a due date is drawing near if the couple has lost the baby. If you remember that date, and can send a card, or this book, with a note you care, it will be a real blessing to your friend. Ginger Garrett, Author: Moments For Couples Who Long For Children
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Summary: WARNING: Only for Fundamentalist Christians
Review: I really wish I had known this book was written about and for fundamentalist Christians-then I never would have bought it. Non-fundamentalist Christians might be put off by the Bible-thumping people portrayed in this collection of couples' accounts of their struggles with infertility. I know I was! When several women described tears making their mascara run while at church activities, images of Tammy Faye Bakker kept flashing before my eyes. This book was certainly written with the best intentions, and the people portrayed are very honest and loving (as much as you can be when you believe that all non-fundamentalist Christians, abortionists, Planned Parenthood, homosexuals, etc. will burn in hell for all eternity). Many people will certainly feel more at peace with their infertility after reading this book, and I do believe that knowing you're not alone makes all the difference. That's why I'm giving it 2 stars.
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Summary: With Tears and Appreciation
Review: I was so thankful to receive "Empty Womb, Aching Heart". It opened my eyes and heart to the pain that is experienced by so many husbands and wives that are struggling with infertility. This is not just a book for these special couples but a "must read" for their friends and family. I cried all the way through it; knowing and understanding, at last, what several friends and a few family members have gone through for so many years, struggling to have their own little bundle of joy. God Bless the Author, Marlo Schalesky, for having the courage to put this book together during what must have been a most difficult time for her. Very educational in its own special way. Thank you!...
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Summary: With Tears and Appreciation
Review: I was so thankful to receive "Empty Womb, Aching Heart". It opened my eyes and heart to the pain that is experienced by so many husbands and wives that are struggling with infertility. This is not just a book for these special couples but a "must read" for their friends and family. I cried all the way through it; knowing and understanding, at last, what several friends and a few family members have gone through for so many years, struggling to have their own little bundle of joy. God Bless the Author, Marlo Schalesky, for having the courage to put this book together during what must have been a most difficult time for her. Very educational in its own special way. Thank you!...
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