Reviews of Taking Charge of Infertility

A sampling of reviews of Taking Charge of Infertility in addition to the 2/28/97 Publisher’s Weekly review already quotedon the previous page….

From Patient’s Bookshelf section of The American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s Fertility News (December, 1994.) “The recurring then throughout this book is a “get real” approach for infertile couples. Relearning how to communicate effectively is stressed, complemented by up-to-date, accurate infmormation with respet to the infertility evaluation and treatment….Each chapter has a very interesting orgnaization in that after the salient points are made, a section on resources pertinent to the information conveyed is presented–very useful indeed…In summary, it’s all here in a readily understandable manner. As the concluding chapter is entitled, “life goes on.” Ms. Johnston is to be congratulated for her well-organized, succinct approach to providing truly state-of-the-art knowledge for patients.

RESOLVE of Pittsburgh (May/June 1994) “This book does much more than just list options. .. I was impressed by the number of issues that werre presented clearly as ‘food for thought:’ re-commitment to the relationship in spite of infertility; the grief/infertility
treadmill; decision-making/prioritizing/communication strategies; medical treatment options, life without children; adoption; and more…It’s method of presentation is surprisingly original and exciting….The title of the book alone is a definite-sell: what more could we infertility patients want than a way to at least have a change at taking charge of infertility? I actually felt more empowered because the book not only navigated the decision-making steps along the way, but took the time to pose the tough questions from which some so often get detoured…Without imposing her own preferences, Ms. Johnston presents the map from which couples can forge their own path.”

From Library Journal (April 1, 1994) feature article… “Provides up-to-date information and a comprehensive approach designed to help those with impaired fertility make realisitc choices about their future, from selecting a service provider to knowing when it’s time to stop and consider the alternatives to treatment.”

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