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A former Bolton family therapist and mental health practitioner has just published her debut novel about IVF treatment. Sharon Noble, who lives in Tottington and is a mother of two and grandmother, wrote All The Small Things after reading a newspaper article about a clinic mix-up in America involving twins. “Although it is estimated that around 12 million people are alive through IVF intervention,” explained Sharon, “statistically it’s incredibly rare but errors do occur.
” Sharon began thinking about the many emotions involved in such situations and her book follows two protagonists undergoing IVF at the same clinic. Lana and Wan, after years of waiting and saving, could not be more besotted with their resulting daughter. However, there are minor niggles for Lana about her daughter inheriting none of her African Caribbean genes.
Tilda accesses IVF without a partner, using an anonymous donor, but realizes in the delivery suite that the beautiful and clearly non-Caucasian child she has just given birth to is not hers. READ MORE: "I wish I could thank him": Mum's gratitude after George Michael paid for IVF 'Chuffed to bits': Inspirational author recognised in New Year Honours List 'It was a real thrill' Bolton author's royal invite to Windsor Castle Sharon stated: “The nove l aims to look through a wide lens of attachment, mental health, addiction, loneliness, status and culture which both women fear will impact what they consider to be the ‘best outcome’ for their daughters.” She added: “I do want to be clear and raise a trigger warning that the novel contains some sensitive content involving infertility and mental health, addiction and loss, which I hope to have covered in the most sensitive way possible.
” The self-published paperback, available on Amazon, has already attracted positive reviews. One described the novel as “a compelling exploration of motherhood, identity and the moral dilemmas that arise when lives collide.” “Its rich themes and gripping narrative made it an unforgettable escape.
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