Drawing upon original in-depth interviews with women in Niamey, Niger, Yearning and Refusal unveils the hidden issue of failed fertility in Niger and the ways in which women continue to strive for reproductive control in a country at the heart of the population growth debate. The thorough treatment of the subject matter with sound methodology and the author's honest self-reflection make this book an interesting and useful resource for students, scholars, and healthcare providers. This English-translated, updated version is a justified addition to the literature.