• "An in-depth personal account of the author’s winding journey to continue parenthood via surrogacy. As both a reproductive lawyer and a parent through surrogacy, I found 'The Miles We Run' very informative, heartwarming, and relatable. A great read and an inspiring story."

    Melissa B. Brisman, Esq., LLC, a distinguished attorney and pioneer in reproductive law.

  • “'The Miles We Run' reveals raw personal insights about surrogacy. Alison Beder Solway offers herself as a guide to patients in trusting their instincts and self-advocating in the face of tremendous social and institutional pressure. She ultimately finds her way to self-acceptance in her most vulnerable moments and self-belief in times of despair.”

    Julie Devaney, health advocate and consultant, author of My Leaky Body: Tales from the Gurney and co-editor of Mess: The Hospital Anthology

  • "I loved every word of this inspiring and heartwarming memoir that offers a raw and vulnerable window into the challenging world of surrogacy."

    Ellen Schwartz, an elementary teacher, community leader, public speaker, and author of Lessons from Jacob: A Disabled Son Teaches His Mother About Courage, Hope and the Joy of Living Life to the Fullest and Without One Word Spoken

  • “This book is indispensable. I cannot wait to share it with clients who are undergoing their own surrogacy journey. I love how you share your personal experiences, while engaging the reader in reflective questions to dig deeper. This book offers hope and opened my perspective and heart ❤️.”

    Amira Posner, BSW, MSW, Registered Social Worker. She is a dedicated therapist based in Toronto, Ontario, with extensive experience in supporting individuals and couples facing infertility challenges

  • “As a fertility lawyer in Canada, I read Alison's book with great curiosity. Alison breathes life into what most only know about, if at all, through skewed eyes of the media. Her story is filled with determination, compassion, courage and thoughtful insight into the complicated, overwhelming and emotional world of surrogacy through the eyes of an intended parent. Alison's bravery is inspiring, her journey is compelling, and her compassion for those who helped her is heart-felt. Thank you for writing this, Alison."

    Shirley Eve Levitan, Family and Fertility Law, Canada

  • It takes tremendous courage and emotional resilience to share the most personal moments of one’s life with an anonymous audience. Alison harnesses these qualities, along with her love of marathon running, to take us on her journey toward motherhood through the challenging experience of surrogacy. Reading this beautifully crafted memoir is therapeutic for anyone—whether you’re on a similar path, enjoy running, or empathize with life’s struggles. I was deeply moved by Alison’s honesty, tenacity, and humanity. This book will engage you from beginning to end—it’s an inspiring debut!

    Cathy Tile, Owner of Living Literature Seminars, Ardent ARC Participant

  • Not only is 'The Miles We Run' beautifully written, but Beder Solway's vulnerability, coupled with her authentic voice, invites the reader to reframe struggle in the light of resilience. This is a moving and relatable memoir, made more powerful through thought-provoking exercises that ask us to think about who we are, how we got here, and where we’re headed.

    Andrea Borod, Founder of Book Dumpling, MFA, High School Teacher, Creative Writer