num_pages: 309
description: A heartwarming collection of true stories that weave a rich tapestry of the adoption experience from many different birthmothers, adoptive parents and grandparents, and adopted children and adults. These inspiring stories reveal the challenges and joys of the lifelong adoption journey the pain of letting go of a child; the wonderment of meeting "your" perfect child halfway around the world; the challenges of adopting an older child already set in his ways; watching a child's potential flourish in a loving environment; sibling rivalry and eventual bonding; integrating a child's culture into a new multiracial family; finding peace in the search for identity, roots and unanswered questions; and feeling the happiness and love that comes from forming a family. While each story is unique, the emotions conveyed are love, loss, hope and joy. The collection will appeal to everyone affected by adoption, regardless of their phase in the journey. Stunning black-and-white photos are included.
language: English
title: Born in Our Hearts: Stories of Adoption
titlecomplete: Born in Our Hearts: Stories of Adoption
genres: Adoption, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 31
publisher: Hci