What IF: An Infertile Graphic Novel

by Barrie Arliss, Dan Louis Lane (Illustrator)

What IF is the true story of Barrie's infertility and her "journey" through it all. From her easy breezy IUI to the ups and downs of IVF, follow along as she shares her experiences with insurance, well-meaning friends who say all the wrong things, horrible side effects, and so much more.

98 pages, Paperback

Published November 28, 2019

Reviews

[Megan]

Telling the IVF journey in graphic novel form adds so much richness. What a triumph! This won't be everyone's story, but everyone who has had some experience with fertility troubles will find this relatable. Really enjoyed this.

[Barrie]

Well, I'm a bit bias but I read this so many times I could probably recite it from memory now. I honestly cannot believe I have something on Goodreads now. I feel very honored by the whole thing.

[Daphne]

Favorite / most resonant parts: Playground metaphor response to the well-meaning things people say to make anyone feel better about anything (specifically IF for a second child), depiction of dealing with MFIC. Least favorite: babies with adult faces. In other words, a solid and at times funny book about an incredibly difficult and personal experience.

[YeJi]

Amazing read. I’ve never felt so heard.