An estimated 10 percent of married couples worldwide are unable
to conceive or have experienced infertility at some point in
their lives. The stresses infertility places on a marriage are numerous.
But in A Spiritual Companion to Infertility, Julie Irwin Zimmerman
views the hardship of infertility not only as a physical condition but
as an opportunity for spiritual growth.
In language that is personable and frank, Zimmerman uses her own
experiences to help others understand the myriad challenges that arise
while struggling with infertility. This book explores issues such as:
- Infertility
- Miscarriages
- Secondary Infertility
- Step-parenting
- The Morality of Treatment
- Moving On
- Adoption
- Deciding to Live “Childfree”
Zimmerman walks her readers through an array of options available
to infertile couples, and weighs the teachings of the Catholic Church
and other Christian denominations against varying points of view
on modern methods of conception. Each chapter concludes with
Scripture quotations and prayers for reflection, making this book the
perfect companion for anyone on the spiritual journey of infertility.
| Julie Irwin Zimmerman is a journalist and a regular contributor
to Cincinnati Magazine. She is a former reporter for the Chicago
Tribune and the Cincinnati Enquirer. A graduate of Northwestern
University and the University of Chicago, she lives in Cincinnati
with her husband and two children. |
