Fire Within: A Surrogate's Journey

by Crystal Kelley, Elisabeth Collins

This book is no longer available. The revised version, "Saving Stormie: The Baby S Story," was released on February 29, 2016. Please see "Saving Stormie" for the updated story.

302 pages, Paperback

First published March 17, 2014

Reviews

[Bonnie Fairchild · Rating 5 out of 5]

Make sure you have time on your hands and a box of tissues. This amazing book will hopefully educate and save lives. My favorite book of all time. Crystal is an inspiration to all. Must read!

[Kate Moretti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fire Within is a heart-wrenching look at surrogacy and the painful decisions that must be made when best laid plans go awry. This story follows Crystal Kelly as she is forced to make unthinkable choices and follow her own maternal instincts in the face of adversity. Collins and Kelly did a fantastic job of highlighting Crystal's struggle and her resulting courageous journey. The novel acts as a love letter of sorts to the baby, bringing the detailed account of "Stormie's" miraculous birth to life. I found myself so invested in the emotional twists of the story, I forgot I was reading non-fiction. Highly recommend

[Elisabeth Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's based on a true story that is heart-wrenching and challenging to read because of the controversial topic of surrogacy and the rights of the woman carrying the mother vs. the intended parents.

[Alesha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book, great story. Defiantly need to block out some time to read because you won't want to put it down. My only complaints are editorial.

[Keri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't put it down.

[Melissa Bradford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful read

This was a heart breaking story with a wonderful ending. I felt like I was there, I went through some of the same emotions.