Making Roma

As the old saying goes; happiness is someone to love, something to do and something to look forward to. For many women a child fulfils all of these elements. However to have a child, generally women must rely on finding a supportive life partner first. 

But what if this life partner is not found in time? Or what if he is found, but doesn’t want children? What then?

In the past this scenario led to many would-be mothers remaining childless. But now we are a full two decades into the 21st century and things have changed. There is now another option.

Rather than miss out on experiencing the happiness a child could bring, Alison Rodgers (finding herself almost 30 and single again), stopped looking for Mr Right and searched the Internet for a sperm donor instead.


Out to challenge stereotypes and provoke thought this humorous and strikingly honest memoir tells of their journey as sperm donor Wil and his wife Megan assist Alison to embark on this unique avenue for family planning which is rapidly gaining popularity in Australia and overseas. Megan’s outlook on the issue as well as the hilarious practicalities of sperm donation from Wil’s perspective gives the memoir its very unique flavour. 

It is an inspirational read for every woman who has ever felt the ache that is, the desire for a child of her own.