The Waiting Room by Audrey Ward - ISBN: 9780008781781
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Infertility’s silent struggle: find comfort, courage, and connection here.
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The Waiting Room

Stories of Love, Loss and Hope on the Path to Parenthood

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  • Hardcover

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    29 September 2026

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Summary

‘An important book’ Edwina Dunn, Founder of The Female Lead

The path to parenthood is deeply personal. When that journey twists and stalls, it can feel impossibly lonely. Yet connection, courage and hope can be found, often in the stories of those who have taken the road before us.

The Waiting Room exists because too many people experience infertility, loss and longing in silence. Every day in the UK, there are hundreds of miscarriages, about seven st…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780008781781
ISBN-10:0008781788
Author:Audrey Ward
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint:Thorsons
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:29 September 2026
Weight:560g
Dimensions:240mm x 159mm x 34mm
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Critics Review

‘I have such admiration for Audrey for writing this book, and for all those who contributed, who generously shared their stories.’ From the Foreword by Marina Fogle, writer, broadcaster, Co-founder of The Bump Class and Brand Ambassador for Tommy’s‘An important book … The warmth of emotion and affection these pages and stories convey will help to guide hundreds of families who face this exciting yet rocky adventure with eyes wide open.’ Edwina Dunn, Founder of The Female Lead‘A deeply moving book that captures the reality of the fertility journey. Drawing on powerful personal stories, it shines a light on experiences too often hidden or misunderstood.’ Sharon Martin, Interim CEO, Fertility Network UK‘Pregnancy and baby loss are devastating and can be very isolating. This is a book that will help many people feel less alone as they navigate their own challenging journey.’ Kath Abrahams, Chief Executive, Tommy’s‘This is a unique record of the understated emotional and physical toll for both men and women. I salute Audrey and all her brave contributors.’ Professor Jonathan W.A. Ramsay, Consultant Urologist and Andrologist‘A wonderful compilation of personal stories, really bringing to life the range of complex emotional journeys people can go on when trying to conceive.’ Nina Barnsley, Director at Donor Conception Network‘This book reminds you that you are not alone, and that even in the most difficult moments, there is connection, resilience and hope to be found.’ Shaun Greenaway, Co-founder of NeXYs Fertility

About The Author

Audrey Ward

Audrey Ward is the former Head of Book Serialisations at The Sunday Times, where she worked as an editor and writer for 16 years. A qualified solicitor and mediator, she has also served as a Trustee for Surrogacy UK and hosted live events for The Times, the Women’s Irish Network and SXSW.

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