I actually read this book as soon as I was given the opportunity, but its a very difficult subject matter and very personal. But to someone who isn't going through infertility and the various procedures, invasions and mental exhaustion, I don't think this would be of interest.
Very well researched.

Extremely informative book, on a misunderstood subject matter. Katkin is brave enough to disclose her own trials and tribulations (and misguided notions / foolishness) as a lesson to readers. She layers it up with legal and administrative issues that circle conception, IVF, surrogacy and adoption.

Thanks to the publisher for the ARC.

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.

Elizabeth Katkin is obviously a strong, determined woman. Because of this and her incredibly long and tortuous journey to have her two children , Ms Katkin is a perfect author for this book. It is a very knowledgeable look into the fertility industry and yet presented through the prism of her own pain and experience. I thoroughly enjoyed it and recommend it highly.
My thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an arc in exchange for my honest review.

well researched, informative and thoughtful book about fertility struggles and solutions - and the pros and perils of the fertility treatment "market" in the Western world.

Fascinating, eye-opening and very well-researched book examining the fertility treatment industry and fertility treatment options available today. The author, lawyer Elizabeth Katkin, shares what she learned from her 9-year roller-coaster journey of trying to start her family with the diagnosis of "unexplained infertility," through 7 miscarriages, 10 IVF cycles, 10 doctors across 6 countries and costing her $200,000 in addition to much emotional capital and health risks. Katkin covers topics such as fertility drugs, the range of fertility treatment options including IVF, donors and surrogacy, the pain of miscarriage, genetic testing and other promising diagnostics, the highly unregulated nature of US fertility treatment due to lack of government oversight and regulation, the shocking commercial/business side of the fertility treatment industry, ethical and legal issues, and "fertility tourism" (traveling to foreign countries to receive fertility treatment). A thorough and well-written must-read for anyone considering fertility treatment options to start their family or wanting to learn more about how to navigate the bumpy road of using assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Very accessible read and great resource. I couldn't put it down and finished it in 2 days -- even read all of the footnotes! I hope more honest stories about people's mixed experiences with the fertility treatment industry will be forthcoming after this courageous and hopeful book.