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A Dress for Anna: The Story of the Redemption of the Life of a Ukranian Orphan

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International and/or Domestic Adoption, Ukraine, special needs (handicapped) children or the Christian walk of faith - if you are interested in any of these topics, you will benefit from reading this brief account of Anna's adoption; brief, but packed full of information on all these subjects including tips on getting involved in adoption, common adoption myths and organization names/addresses that support adoption. If for no other reason, read the book for the heartwarming story of a spirited little girl who started life in Ukraine (beautifully described)who traveled the road from severely deformed, newborn orphan to candidate for the Paralympics. Alright! I admit to being the mother of the author, but because of this, I can vouch for the authenticity of the book as my husband and I - as spectators and sometime baby-sitters - lived this experience with the Amend family and would do it again in a New York minute!

Time and time again, the riveting beauty of Anna's story tugged at my every heart string. The author uses such courageous candor that one can't help but be drawn in. We see evidence of God's marvelous mercy and grace reflected in the promise and hope of an enchanting little girl named Anna. What an encouragement to be reminded of the great heritage we all share as children of the King!

This was a well-written account of a family's faith journey to adopt internationally a child with physical "disabilities". It was inspiriational as you travel the journey from when God first began to prick the hearts of the Amend's to adopt to the journey in Urkanie to bringing Anna home. Experience the joy and the tears as the Amend's face many obstacles through the process. If you have an interest in adoption or seeing how God works in "ordinary people", this is a must read!

I did not expect to need a box of tissues - but from the start this is an emotional read! From the Prologue, when an orphanage worker first see little Anna and prays for a family for her - to the epilogue, when Anna comes full circle and welcomes the "new sibling," this book will make you laugh and cry! It is amazing to read along and see how faith can truly change lives!! If Author and mother Deborah Amend had ignored God's message to her to seek out adoption, who knows what would have happened to Anna. Anna's adoption shows the power of faith and prayer.

Very good book. Informative and encouraging. Inspirational if you want to adopt, and good to read as an uplifting story if you don't. Would love to read more by this author.