Susan Bedford

A liberal Anglo-Catholic priest reflects on her ordinary life, from a few months before Lockdown to a few years after, written in the Japanese literary form of haibun - a diary of memoir, travel and images of the natural world, in prose and poem....a collection of life's gems: beauty, wisdom and meaning are found in the routine of an 'ordinary' life. Everyday occurrences become 'extraordinary'. Read it and be delighted ' The Right Reverend Dr Tim Ellis, Retired Bishop of Grantham'A warm, companionable human voice to interest, entertain and console in these gloomy times' Ann Sansom Co-director of The Poetry Business and editor of Smith/Doorstop and The North.

Written by world-leading fertility experts and edited by mums who have undertaken multiple cycles of IVF and know what it takes to succeed, this guide advises you on the entire IVF process and how to maximise your chances of success. All IVF topics are covered, from how to choose your fertility clinic, to understanding the stages of an IVF cycle, to how to prepare yourself physically and emotionally for the treatment.· Looks at how to optimise your nutrition and how to improve egg and sperm quality· Examines the growing trends of egg freezing and donor-assisted IVF · Shares real-life stories of a variety of IVF journeys and their inspiring outcomes· Includes key contributions from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), the UK's independent regulator for fertility treatment and researchIVF: All You Need to Know is an essential handbook for couples and individuals who are considering IVF, who want to find out what's involved, and who want to be as well prepared as they can be. It is also for those who may have already tried IVF, have experienced failed cycles and want to boost their chances of success next time around.