“Corinne Copnick has done a remarkable job of demystifying the increasingly common experience of using a sperm donor. Her warm, caring account of her own daughter’s story provides a compelling introduction into the possibilities and responsibilities incumbent on both the industry and the parents-to-be as the field of assisted reproduction technology grows. California Cryobank is proud to have provided a helping hand in making her grandchildren possible. We applaud her well researched efforts and are grateful for the care and respect she shows in protecting the privacy of the other individuals involved in her story.”
—California Cryobank, Los Angeles
“It is California’s good luck to have attracted a writer of Corinne Copnick’s astonishing caliber. As a publisher for the last twenty-five years, I have rarely come across a literary talent that can pack so many desirable qualities—societal vision, dedicated research, humor, and deeply felt honesty—into the top drawer telling of a terrific true story. It’s topical, controversial, courageous,and, above all, loving. Welcome to the Western States, Cryo Kid!”
—David Epstein, Publisher, Western States Jewish History
“Corinne Copnick has written a thoughtful, funny, and very timely book describing her own experiences as a hip seventy-one-year-old grandmother caught up in her family’s struggles to deal with unexpected fertility problems,and the varied and surprising solutions available today to those who missed their opportunity to birth a child.”
—Trudi Alexy, Author of the Mezuzah in the Madonna’s Foot, Los Angeles
“Corinne Copnick is a terrific author, and she allows us to share, not only her memories of her family life, but also that of her daughters and granddaughter, Samantha. It is a fascinating story which is not only informative and educational but also warmly personal. I was captivated throughout.”
—Anita Genest, Former Radio Canada (CBC), Television Producer
“Corinne Copnick has a sharp eye, analytical mind, and real warmth. The story she tells vibrates with all the life force and narrative skills of a talented writer. What’s also very important is that in writing about the past and today’s life, Copnick looks into the future. Describing eternal problems, such as love and attachment, understanding and misunderstanding, Copnick explores such an important social institution as the family … in a highly esthetic and attractive form. This turbulent story of a family that branches into a variety of new forms of social cells is told with a power and richness of detail that bring the reader to better understanding and compassion for other people. A rich reading experience for intelligent people not to be missed.”—Dr. Mark Burgin, Resident Scholar, UCLA, Department of Mathematics
“A highly literate, courageous, and masterly account of the changing ways children—and families—are brought into being. CRYO KID is a compelling read from start to finish. It is both educational and thought-provoking. I couldn’t put it down.”
—Jeannette Moscovitch, BA, MA, Founder, Canadian Cultural Programmes, Montreal
“An exciting, joyful, true story about a wondrous new age involving fertility and multiple births, all at different times and places geographically disparate. Yet all events and their participants are very much related to each other. This is also a story of active curiosity, of trust and risk, and above all, of generosity of spirit. Kudos to this brave story! It must be told for the benefit of the many children who already exist, and for the many more who will join us in the future.”
– Dr. Fern Waterman, MD, MSc, Physician and Psychotherapist, Toronto
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: GRANDMA TELLS STORY OF CRYO KID
“It’s hard not to be touched by the story of a grandmother who has watched her daughter struggle with infertility and who finally sees a granddaughter born through the use of cryogenics. It’s particularly hard not to be touched when you know that the story is true and that it’s told straight from the heart.
Corinne Heather Copnick has published just this book called Cryo Kid: Drawing A New Map. And there is more to it than meets the eye.
Although the book is written from the perspective of the grandmother, it also adds in the voice of the granddaughter (the girl who was born through cryogenics.) And surprisingly, it adds in the voice of the sperm donor who made her birth possible, touching on the fact that this girl has siblings out there in the world. More importantly, it takes a very real and human perspective at looking at the issue of infertility and the technological treatment options that are available today.Anyone who has gone through the struggle of dealing with infertility will benefit from reading this book.”
Touched by the Stork – Fertility Information
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“Corinne Copnick has done a remarkable job of demystifying the increasingly common experience of using a sperm donor. Her warm, caring account of her own daughter’s story provides a compelling introduction into the possibilities and responsibilities incumbent on both the industry and the parents-to-be as the field of assisted reproduction technology grows. California Cryobank is proud to have provided a helping hand in making her grandchildren possible. We applaud her well researched efforts and are grateful for the care and respect she shows in protecting the privacy of the other individuals involved in her story.” “It is California’s good luck to have attracted a writer of Corinne Copnick’s astonishing caliber. As a publisher for the last twenty-five years, I have rarely come across a literary talent that can pack so many desirable qualities—societal vision, dedicated research, humor, and deeply felt honesty—into the top drawer telling of a terrific true story. It’s topical, controversial, courageous,and, above all, loving. Welcome to the Western States, Cryo Kid!” “Corinne Copnick has written a thoughtful, funny, and very timely book describing her own experiences as a hip seventy-one-year-old grandmother caught up in her family’s struggles to deal with unexpected fertility problems,and the varied and surprising solutions available today to those who missed their opportunity to birth a child.” —Trudi Alexy, Author of the Mezuzah in the Madonna’s Foot, Los Angeles “Corinne Copnick is a terrific author, and she allows us to share, not only her memories of her family life, but also that of her daughters and granddaughter, Samantha. It is a fascinating story which is not only informative and educational but also warmly personal. I was captivated throughout.” —Anita Genest, Former Radio Canada (CBC), Television Producer “Corinne Copnick has a sharp eye, analytical mind, and real warmth. The story she tells vibrates with all the life force and narrative skills of a talented writer. What’s also very important is that in writing about the past and today’s life, Copnick looks into the future. Describing eternal problems, such as love and attachment, understanding and misunderstanding, Copnick explores such an important social institution as the family … in a highly esthetic and attractive form. This turbulent story of a family that branches into a variety of new forms of social cells is told with a power and richness of detail that bring the reader to better understanding and compassion for other people. A rich reading experience for intelligent people not to be missed.” —Dr. Mark Burgin, Resident Scholar, UCLA, Department of Mathematics “An exciting, joyful, true story about a wondrous new age involving fertility and multiple births, all at different times and places geographically disparate. Yet all events and their participants are very much related to each other. This is also a story of active curiosity, of trust and risk, and above all, of generosity of spirit. Kudos to this brave story! It must be told for the benefit of the many children who already exist, and for the many more who will join us in the future.”
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: GRANDMA TELLS STORY OF CRYO KID “It’s hard not to be touched by the story of a grandmother who has watched her daughter struggle with infertility and who finally sees a granddaughter born through the use of cryogenics. It’s particularly hard not to be touched when you know that the story is true and that it’s told straight from the heart. Touched by the Stork – Fertility Information |
