Category Archives: Books,Movies&Co

Outlander or how I lost my mind for a fictional character

Posted on September 18, 2014 by kiftsgate

It’s time to confess. I have been cheating on you, guys. But only a little bit.. Most of my long commute time, which I usually devote to blogs/twitter, has recently gone into the world of Outlander. I feel excused in this … Continue reading →

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A Heart’s Desire

Posted on September 10, 2014 by kiftsgate

A Heart’s Desire (Chronique d’un désir d’enfant en douce France) by Judith Uyterlinde  is the first book I read about an infertility journey. I remember desperately looking for books with infertility stories. I just wanted a book that would tell me: … Continue reading →

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For ten minutes

Posted on June 30, 2014 by kiftsgate

A few weeks ago I read a wonderful book I want to tell you about. Its called “For ten minutes” by Chiara Gambareale (unfortunately I don’t think it’s been translated to other languages). But it doesn’t matter because it’s the … Continue reading →

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The Pursuit of Motherhood – a wonderful infertility book

Posted on April 10, 2014 by kiftsgate

I have read a few infertility books by now; with different stories and different endings. “The Pursuit of Motherhood” by Jessica Hepburn is definitely my favourite. I have to thank Barren Betty for this wonderful read! Jessica tells her infertility … Continue reading →

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…because life is really too short to be insignificant

Posted on February 15, 2014 by kiftsgate

“I have forgiven mistakes that were indeed almost unforgivable. I’ve tried to replace people who were irreplaceable and tried to forget those who were unforgettable. I’ve acted on impulse, have been disappointed by people when I thought that this could … Continue reading →

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Solitude

Posted on January 15, 2014 by kiftsgate

From our Roman holidays

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Tutti i Santi Giorni

Posted on September 11, 2013 by kiftsgate

I recently went to the cinema to see a movie about a couple struggling with infertility. It was quite a surprise! I decided to go by myself since I had a feeling that the movie would make me cry. The … Continue reading →

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The time traveler’s wife

Posted on January 9, 2013 by kiftsgate

I have been completely absorbed by a book lately: the time traveler’s wife. It feels good: it’s great when a book takes you completely into another world. Though, now that it’s over, it’s hard to get back to reality. I … Continue reading →

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