Editor Norah Piehl has sourced several compelling first hand narratives to help readers explore the topic of infertility. By reading the words of people intimately affected by this condition, readers will make informed intelligent opinions that include the very human side of life. Personal narratives explain infertility's effects on the Self and the family. Some essays describe experiences with high-tech solutions. Further essays describe other options, such as adoption, surrogacy, and childlessness.