Expecting Miracles: On the Path of Hope from Infertility to Parenthood

by Christo Zouves

Book Overview

Expecting Miraclesis a moving, in-depth look at the options, decisions, and unexpected twists, turns, and disappointments that couples experience as they work with Dr. Christo Zouves, founder and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805060464
• ISBN13: 9780805060461
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

"Expecting Miracles" was touching and educational.

I believe this book is inspirational and written from the heart of a doctor who cares about his patients. Each story was touching. I laughed and I cried. Dr. Zouves is a wonderful doctor and I am proud to say, I was one of his lucky patients. Dreams can come true.

A must-read for all couples experiencing infertility

This is one of those books that you just don't want to end. I read this in preparation for starting my own IVF cycle with Dr. Zouves, and I was so incredibly moved by the amazing perserverence of his patients that are profiled and also by Dr. Zouves's skill, experience and compassion. I feel so fortunate that I found him and that he will be the physician to perform this procedure on me. It's not so much a factual how-to about IVF, but it's loaded with very useful and helpful information and would be extremely informative for any couples who may be thinking of undergoing IVF. I was so moved by these people's stories, and I feel prepared for what is to come.

This is a must have for in vitro couples!

I read this book while in California under the care of Dr. Zouves. The book truly reflects the expertise and compassion that I have seen first-hand. He tells it like it is. It was the perfect book to read while experiencing in vitro. I couldn't put it down. Dr. Zouves has accomplished a hefty goal by capturing the struggle of infertility and explaining it on paper for family and friends. On our bookshelf, are many infertility books filled with medical jargon. This book is the exception. It answers the one question that most infertile couples yearn to have answered, "Does anyone understand?" Yes, the author understands.

The best infertility book we?ve ever read!

Expecting Miracles captures the physical, emotional and financial struggle of couples undergoing infertility. The book is outstanding! We couldn't put it down. We are a `success' couple of Dr. Zouves-having struggled with infertility for over 7 ½ years. We have read numerous books on infertility-this is by far the best. The book captures Dr. Zouves' success in helping patients achieve a family. It also shows his compassion as a doctor and a human being. He is always honest with his patients and truly cares. The book explains various infertility diagnoses and treatments in easy to understand terms. It provides hope for couples that have given up on achieving a family. Dr. Zouves is a true miracle worker. Expecting Miracles is a must for anyone who has struggled with infertility, worked with infertility patients, knows of anyone undergoing infertility treatment or is struggling with infertility and has given up hope. We have recommended this book to both health care workers and friends.

A must-read for couples undergoing infertility treatment

Each chapter in this books tells the story of one couple and their struggle with infertility, and all are eventually successful. Dr. Zouves is clearly an exceptional doctor whose varied and sometimes poignant personal history is woven skillfully through the chapters. He clearly goes the extra mile for his patients, many of whom have been unsuccessfully battling infertility for many years before they meet him. I couldn't put the book down.