Answers in Abundance: A Miraculous Adoption Journey as Told from a Father's Heart [Hardcover]

Elliott J Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2007

Answers in Abundance will target primarily Christian women between the ages of 25 and 50 who have either been through a similar experience, know somebody who has or is currently involved in the painful process; or who simply enjoy human interest stories that can be referred to friends and family. Answers in Abundance transcends the spiritual ingredients, however, and could be read by a larger audience than just evangelical Christians.There are, conservatively estimating, over two million infertile couples in the United States. Infertile Christian married couples in America often keep their plight a secretfor years. If and when they finally begin to talk openly with their close friends, it's nearly always the woman who bears the responsibility for investigating various options. It is also usually the female who carries the guilt through this entire process.

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About the Author

Elliott is currently serving as the Senior Pastor of Elgin Evangelical Free Church in Elgin, Illinois.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 248 pages
• Publisher: Morgan James Publishing (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600372333
• ISBN-13: 978-1600372339
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,656,285 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Men : This Adoption Book is For You!, August 9, 2007

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T. Jackson (Naperville, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Answers in Abundance: A Miraculous Adoption Journey as Told from a Father's Heart (Paperback)

I discovered this book after having been connected with adoption for many years. What an incredible story Anderson shares with the adoption world.

I strongly suggest this book not only for those traveling the "adoption journey" but for all fathers and husbands. Anderson has a unique ability to write about the thoughts, feelings and emotions that we guys ALL feel, yet are too proud or not "in touch" enough to articulate -- including dealiing with a spouses' grief, a mother-in-law, and the curves life throws us from time to time.

I loved the way Anderson captured the male/father perspective in this book. His humility is evident throughout, and I especially loved the way he captured the way so many of us guys "do life" - silence, confusion, need for space ... followed by action and mixed in tightly with sports and food!

Nice to see a man seeking God's plan for himself and his family. The "God references" in the book come across as relatable and nonthreatening, which is refreshing.

Guys, do yourself, your wife, and your family a favor and pick up this book. It's a quick read and captivates from the start.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An unexpected page-turner, January 15, 2008

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M. Stevens "MB" (Los Alamos, NM) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Answers in Abundance: A Miraculous Adoption Journey as Told from a Father's Heart (Hardcover)

The smoothly-written narrative sucked me in. I'm acquainted with the family, so knew how things turned out (not that the story is over). Nevertheless, I found myself staying up late to finish some chapters, needing to see the Anderson family through various phases of their family-building journey.

It's rare to get even a glimpse of how infertility impacts the male partner. This book gives more than a glimpse; it allows us a face-to-face encounter with this man's grief. Most impactful for me was his explanation of adoption as *the* way their sons entered their family. Not adoption as a last-choice option, but the means by which those kids came into this loving family.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truth is Stranger than Fiction, November 14, 2007

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David Rendall "Author of The Four Factors of ... (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Answers in Abundance: A Miraculous Adoption Journey as Told from a Father's Heart (Paperback)

Prepare to be surprised, amazed, touched and captivated. The Anderson's story is so incredible, a novelist wouldn't dare to write it. No one would believe it.

But this isn't just a book about adoption. It doesn't matter if you are struggling with infertility, parenting adopted children, or been adopted yourself. It doesn't matter if you are a father, a parent or a Christian. Regardless of who you are, this book will delight and inspire you.

This book will be a blessing for anyone. If you have ever experienced extreme sadness or tremendous joy, this book is for you. If you have ever clung to hope or been paralyzed by fear, this book is for you. It is a story about pain and happiness, struggle and victory. It is a story about relationships and discovering what is truly important in life.

Just like a novelist, Anderson draws you in. At the end of each chapter, you can't wait to find out what happens next. And just when you think it's over, the story takes another unbelievable turn.

I read almost the entire book without taking a break. I couldn't put it down. If you get this book, you will not be disappointed.