"I live on a creative edge which celebrates a commitment born of love rather than biological imperative" A non-biological parent.

This book sets out to help families learn to thrive while meeting DI's added challenges. They say it is the first to pull together resources and support in a range of areas relevant to 'consumers' and professionals. Its point is to break the isolation felt by many people involved with DI for family information and give DI the "in depth objective and responsible attention it deserves". Carole Vercollone is a counselor (and DI Network associate member) and Mosses have 'been there', having children born by donor insemination. And through the book they are giving voice to parents and others who have been through the experience of DI (or rejecting DI as a option or failing to get pregnant). The ideas and solutions come from first hand experiences.

Four points to start with: the book is US based but still very relevant to the UK context. There's lots of humor. The book draws on the lives of diverse families including lesbian couples and SCMs - Single Mothers by Choice. And throughout the book they address the issues of secrecy, but in a sensitive way that recognises the range of decisions and feeling's held with DI families.

It is structured around a logical sequence which starts with gaining the knowledge that conception won't occur without some help and ends with having children (and seeing the humour in hindsight).

Page currently under construction please check again soon - 12 October 2001