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Palingenesis: Reflections on Surviving Infertility

A memoir told through essays of one woman's experiences undergoing fertility treatment, and how she finds solace in writing, art, and the world around her.

Publication date: 04 December, 2025
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Book: Signed Paperback
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Description

A memoir told through essays of one woman's experiences undergoing fertility treatment, and how she finds solace in writing, art, and the world around her.

In this poignant collection, Sue Hann navigates the heartbreak of infertility through a series of reflective essays. As a psychologist, she finds little solace in clinical literature and instead turns to writing, art, and nature to make sense of her experience. From Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings to Sri Lanka’s rainforests, she seeks meaning and resilience.

Palingenesis explores the emotions, struggles and heartache of unsuccessful fertility treatment, with an appreciation for the transformative power of art and nature.

About the Author

Sue Hann

Sue Hann is a mixed-race psychologist and writer living in London. She is a recipient of the London Writers Awards 2019–2020 and was longlisted for the Spread the Word's Life Writing Prize 2020. One of her essays won the Diana Woods Memorial Award 2020. Her writing has featured in literary journals such as Popshot Quarterly and Hinterland, as well as a number of anthologies including Howl: New Irish Writing. Palingenesis is her first book.

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