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How To Make Love to a Plastic Cup

A Guy's Guide to the World of Infertility
by Greg Wolfe
How To Make Love to a Plastic Cup: A Guy's Guide to the World of Infertility. Harper: HarperCollins. Aug. 2010. c.256p. ISBN 978-0-06-185948-9. pap. $13.99. HEALTH
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The premise of this book is a refreshing one—finally, a man's view of the promises and problems, ups and downs of infertility treatment; however, Wolfe's tone proves disappointing and his attempts at humor fall short. Wolfe, who spent time with the Groundlings and ACME Comedy Theatre improv groups, covers information on tests and treatments that infertile couples can expect to undergo and the ethical, legal, financial, and psychological issues.
VERDICT Identical information is covered with more depth and in a better tone in other infertility titles like Rebecca A. Clark's Planning Parenthood: Strategies for Success in Fertility Assistance, Adoption, and Surrogacy and Melissa Ford's Navigating the Land of If: Understanding Infertility and Exploring Your Options. Some readers might find parts downright insulting, inconsiderate, and, in some instances, chauvinistic. Not recommended.
Reviewed by Jodith Janes, Cleveland Clinic Fdn. Lib., OH , Jul 01, 2010
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