How can the Church offer hope to those unable to have children? Kevin Ellis looks at Christianity and Childlessness (Grove Pastoral Series, No. 108) — its effects, what the Bible says, the attitudes of society and of faith communities, and how the Church might help (Grove, £2.95 (£2.65); 978-1-85174-642-0).
Malcolm and Nick Cameron have written It’s OK to Cry: Finding hope when struggling with infertility and miscarriage out of their own ex-periences of failing to conceive, and of losing a child in the womb. They hope to give help and encourage-ment to those coping with similar situations (Christian Focus, £5.99 (£5.40); 978-1-84550-077-1).
Also written out of experience is Every Step Counts: Building a healthy stepfamily by Christine and Tony Tufnell, both step-parents. Aimed at parents, it addresses issues such as dealing with the past, being realistic, children’s attachments, and grandparents. Appendices address meeting for the first time, and the wedding day (Lion, £6.99 (£6.30); 978-0-7459-5249-9).
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