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gummifrog's review against another edition
4.0
I was recently diagnosed with PCOS, which the author of this book very boldly states she has, and for the first time I had to face the fact that biological children may be something I will never be able to have, or will need to undergo rigorous medical trials in order to have them at all. Am I ready to have kids today? Of course not! But I always assumed I would one day. So "Conceivability" arrived in our bookstore at just the right time for me.
Reading all of the things Elizabeth Katkin had to go through medically in just her attempts to have children made my stomach churn. This book contains methods and facts regarding the fertility industry I had no clue about - and things I am incredibly grateful to learn. It was heart-wrenching, hearing of her struggles and the struggles of so many other prospective mothers as they tried everything they possibly could to wind up with just one child. It's infuriating, but also comforting, to know that you're not the only person who will ever have to deal with this.
Some of the medical jargon lost me at places, but the parts of the book that were memoir were wonderfully done, and I would read an entire memoir written by Katkin about her fertility struggles if she wrote it.
Reading all of the things Elizabeth Katkin had to go through medically in just her attempts to have children made my stomach churn. This book contains methods and facts regarding the fertility industry I had no clue about - and things I am incredibly grateful to learn. It was heart-wrenching, hearing of her struggles and the struggles of so many other prospective mothers as they tried everything they possibly could to wind up with just one child. It's infuriating, but also comforting, to know that you're not the only person who will ever have to deal with this.
Some of the medical jargon lost me at places, but the parts of the book that were memoir were wonderfully done, and I would read an entire memoir written by Katkin about her fertility struggles if she wrote it.
rybatkay's review against another edition
3.0
I found her story inspiring and interesting, but I did think it became repetitive as it went on. As someone interested in working in the field of fertility, I do think hearing all the science, as well as the legal aspects truly paint a comprehensive picture of what people are willing to go to have their own children. That being said, I don't think this story would sit well with many people who are struggling with having children. The author and her husband are extremely wealthy and can afford every possible option for treatment, as well as traveling the world to see doctors.
c100's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
slow-paced
4.25
cdubiel's review against another edition
5.0
Very well-written, fascinating account of the author's journey to have her two children. While I'm done having kids, I find a lot of the science so interesting, and this is not really a how-to book - it's more of a memoir. I would probably recommend it to families who are on this path, however. Katkin handles the often-painful subject with depth and grace.
bookishforlife2's review against another edition
5.0
This is a story of struggle, setbacks, and finally success. Infertility is a b*tch and to know about options is much needed. It all costs so much money and to spend so much time, mostly being frustrated and disappointed, that the expensive medications aren’t working or that the doctors aren’t willing to help further, can make women who want to be mothers feel angry, alone and after years of trying, the want to giving up is strong. So having other options and reading success stories, make them hope again.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this eBook for an honest review.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this eBook for an honest review.
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