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

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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.

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.

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.

Elliott's telling of the man's side of infertility, adoption, and parenthood is funny, realistic, and heart breaking all rolled into one. He takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions from the husband's perspective that is enlightening for me, as a woman, to see and read. I enjoyed the telling of his story, his openness to share his feelings, and God's answer for them. You will not believe how it turns out....

A wonderful and quick read. Highly recommended.