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Fire Within: A Surrogate's Journey
Since 1973 in the U.S., there have been over 50 million babies aborted. This baby wasn't going to be one of them!
Crystal Kelley always wanted children, and when she finally became a mother, she hoped to give the gift of life to others who weren't afforded the same fortune. She believed that the road to this wish was through surrogacy, but her well-intended plan quickly turned from a blessed partnership to one damaged by fear.
No one could have foreseen the problems that would arise during the first few weeks of gestation. Heart defects, facial abnormalities, and a multitude of other complications soon forced the intended parents into a decision they never thought they'd have to make. They, too, had children, and couldn't bear the thought of bringing a child into the world that would need the level of care this baby would require.
With two children of her own, Crystal was unintentionally faced with one of life's greatest questions—to save the life of the unborn child she carried for another couple, or surrender to their wishes to terminate the baby they so deeply wanted.
Crystal had to make a decision, and the path she took to save the life of the baby is one wrought with personal turmoil, uncertainty, and the threat of financial ruin. "Fire A Surrogate's Journey" is an intimate account of the events leading up to Crystal's decision to become a surrogate and the challenges she was faced with as she embarked on the brave path of life for the child she carried.
Crystal Kelley always wanted children, and when she finally became a mother, she hoped to give the gift of life to others who weren't afforded the same fortune. She believed that the road to this wish was through surrogacy, but her well-intended plan quickly turned from a blessed partnership to one damaged by fear.
No one could have foreseen the problems that would arise during the first few weeks of gestation. Heart defects, facial abnormalities, and a multitude of other complications soon forced the intended parents into a decision they never thought they'd have to make. They, too, had children, and couldn't bear the thought of bringing a child into the world that would need the level of care this baby would require.
With two children of her own, Crystal was unintentionally faced with one of life's greatest questions—to save the life of the unborn child she carried for another couple, or surrender to their wishes to terminate the baby they so deeply wanted.
Crystal had to make a decision, and the path she took to save the life of the baby is one wrought with personal turmoil, uncertainty, and the threat of financial ruin. "Fire A Surrogate's Journey" is an intimate account of the events leading up to Crystal's decision to become a surrogate and the challenges she was faced with as she embarked on the brave path of life for the child she carried.
314 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 17, 2014
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April 27, 2014
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!
March 19, 2014
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
March 19, 2014
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.
May 24, 2014
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.
June 29, 2014
Couldn't put it down.
January 18, 2015
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.
This was a heart breaking story with a wonderful ending. I felt like I was there, I went through some of the same emotions.
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews