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Summary: Everything A-Z
Review: If there is a question about infertility and the Christian perspective that isn't answered in this book, I'd be surprised. The book is much larger than typical resources--about 300 packed pages. The authors tackle the physical aspects of infertility, the medical procedures, as well as the spiritual and emotional challenges. You'll find many helpful resources, including discussion questions at the end of each chapter, "exercises" for couples (such as reading selected Scriptures together), and a 14-page glossary. Most helpful, I believe, is the in-depth look at many of the Biblical accounts of infertility, and passages relating to conception and fertility. Christians can say such insensitive things to each other, often quoting these scriptures. This book will help prepare you to deal with those conversations, and help you refine your faith as you face difficult ethical decisions.Ginger Garrett, author: Moments for Couples Who Long for Children (NavPress)
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Summary: A Worthy Companion
Review: Sandra Glahn and William Cutrer first ministered to me in my infertility journey with their book, When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden. That book set me on the path to contentment in my struggle. Recently, my church was privileged to have them present an infertility seminar, and many couples felt their pain acknowledged for the first time. From this seminar, a support group was formed.
We are currently using The Infertility Companion in our support group. What a success! Discussion questions at the end of each chapter initiate honest and uplifting conversation. Couples have expressed the great encouragement they have received from this book. It is an engaging book, well written, and provides a seemingly endless fountain of knowledge and wisdom, brimming over with practicality. Count on it to strengthen and educate you in your infertility journey.
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Summary: A great resource!
Review: The Infertility Companion, written by Sandra Glahn and William Cutrer, is
indeed a comforting read to both the hurting and those who want to "be there"
for the hurting. At one time or another, most of us are in one of those
positions, that is, burdened with heartache or wanting to help loved ones
through their burdens. The insight into the personal lives of those who share
their stories through this writing was a great help to me. Equally, I was encouraged by the reminder
that there really are doctors who see you as a person with feelings and not
just another medical patient, and that we have a choice to find the
ones who do to provide for our medical treatments. Though I've
never lived through the same struggles expressed in this book there are those
that are very dear to me that have and do struggle daily with the same issues.
Having the knowledge, information, and vocabulary that they indentify with has
helped me to be a more confident, compassionate, and supportive friend. The
Christian perspective was a great help to me, as well, as I read of Biblical
accounts of infertile couples referenced in this writing. The medical
information has been helpful as I have thought through some of the procedures
and methods of medical advancement and has helped me to see more clearly the
weight of decision-making that patients of infertility carry. This book would
be a great gift of compassion to someone who has expressed their sorrows of childlessness and/or pregnancy losses with you. Even greater, pick up a copy
for yourself, too, and read along with them to show how much you really do care.
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