Excerpts from Letters to the Author

"Yesterday I received your book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility. I finished it today. What an incredible book. It is so full of information that I could read it 10,000 times and pull something different out each time. Thank you for writing such an informative book."

- Cindi Aschenbrenner
  Enterprise, Oregon

"Your book is absolutely fabulous; I refer to it as my bible. As I began reading it little light bulbs started going on; everything finally made sense. It's very informative and detailed. I only wish I had found it sooner. It really has changed my perception of fertility, and someday soon I know it will have changed my life. Thanks for writing such a great book."

- Debi Avocato
  Kingsland, Georgia

"I love your book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility! It has opened my eyes to the wonders of my body. Your work is vital to a world that is becoming less and less in tune with their bodies."

- Denise Evarts
  New York, New York

"I am 33 years old and have been married for over ten years and finally have discovered that my body doesn't have to be a guessing game anymore! Thanks to your book!"

- Diane Carswell
  Ohio

"I am writing to you out of a page of my Fertility Awareness notebook, which accompanies your book - I love it! Your book is the first one I have read that is straightforward - no bones about it! Cheers to your hard work that is reflected in these pages."

- Heather LoVechhio
  Mendham, New Jersey

"Your book is part of why I am where I am right now, a place where I trust my body, mind, and spirit. I thank you for that….I recently read 'society honors live conformers and dead trouble makers.' I hope, for once, society will listen to an important message while the 'prophet' is still living!"

- Jackie Schmidt
  Seattle, Washington

"Your book has made a wonderful and dramatic impact on me. I feel as if I've awoken from a long, deep sleep into a world of clarity and beauty! I finally understand what is happening in my own body. It is exciting and fascinating. I am now pregnant. Most importantly I am empowered! Thank you for such a wonderful gift. If I have a daughter you can be sure your book will be presented as a most treasured gift at the appropriate time. Meanwhile, any woman close to me will be hearing about your book."

- Janet Villani-Garratt
  Woodstock, New York

"The book was a godsend. I devoured it voraciously, absolutely barraging my husband with the information that I acquired about both my own body and his. I can't thank you enough for educating me about my own reproductive system. For fourteen years I have participated in the fertility cycle and have known next to nothing about the mechanisms responsible for it. I was unappreciative to the wonder of my own body…What was especially valuable about your book is that it went beyond the baseline experience of FAM. You explored the various patterns that women will practically encounter in their charting. The recognition of these variables is important so that every woman will appreciate her uniqueness and not feel she is abnormal if she does not conform to the standard…I cannot contain my enthusiasm about FAM. I am in command of my own body now and I am elated. You should be incredibly proud for the service that you have done all women in the sharing of your knowledge. Thank you again for your wonderful book."

- Jennifer Chellis Olivieri
  New York, New York

"Marvelous book….It is the most complete and empowering book on this subject matter I have read. Your format and coverage of this topic is exceptional. Every woman should know and understand their bodies, and you have certainly succeeded in relaying this important information. Thanks for helping us to achieve this miracle. We feel very fortunate to experience pregnancy again and credit your book with giving us the knowledge to maximize our chances."

- Jennifer Dunn
  Clearwater, Florida

"I can't tell you how pleased I am with this book. I think that I have read it all the way through twice…I would like to thank you for providing me with a renewed sense of self-esteem because I now have control over my body and don't have to rely on anyone."

- Kim Taylor
  Platte City, Missouri

"I came across your book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility, several years ago and was immediately impressed by how you made the information on fertility cycles accessible through humor, anecdotes, and plain language, while still making the information current and useful. Not a physiology textbook rehash! I've widely recommended your book because it is one of the few women's health books that actually gives information, not just simplified commentary."

- Louise Smith
  Fort Langle, British Columbia, Canada

"We were absolutely blown away by your book arriving in the mail. What a thoughtful, generous, and special gift. It is a masterpiece - a book I wish I had fourteen years ago."

- Ming Lu
  Santa Monica, California

"Quite simply, your book has changed my life. I can't thank you enough for taking the time, and making the effort required, to create such an informative work. From the moment I opened Taking Charge of Your Fertility, I was mesmerized. I sat in the bookstore for an hour, reading the appendixes. So many of my questions were right there on the page! So many of my concerns were addressed. I brought the book home and read it, cover to cover, in one sitting. Your gift to me through Taking Care of Your Fertility, has value beyond measure! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!"

- Pamela M.
  Seattle, Washington

"Your book was a GODSEND!…My doctors both expressed how much my charts are helping them to help me. It really surprised me that not every woman with fertility problems is doing her charts and checking her cervical fluid. I also learned a tremendous amount about fertility, the woman's body, and also about ourselves. We are deeply grateful and appreciative for your wonderfully comprehensive and excellently written book."

- Sacha Willsey
  Bloomington, Indiana

"I wanted to write to thank you for writing your book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility. My friend had been trying to get pregnant for two years. After charting for only two months, she became pregnant….You have helped me in more than one way, and I don't know how to thank you enough….My husband and I were trying for three years to get pregnant. I am now four-months pregnant, and also I finally can feel at ease with my female reproductive organs. I wish that every woman could get a hold of your book. You have done such a great service for women by presenting this information in such a clear and compassionate manner."

- Sharon Maitino
  Chicago, Illinois

"I am so thankful that you wrote such an informative book. Your words empowered me to tell everyone I know about this book and method. I wish this book had been available when I was in college. I have gained invaluable knowledge about myself, and I am so thankful that it is available now. THANK YOU!!!"

- Wendy Baughman
  Warner Robins, Georgia