Embraced By Love: A Tender Journey of the Discovery, Belonging and Love of Adoption [Paperback]

Dolores Mize (Author), Photographs by Angela Talentino (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2008

A lovely, tender keeksake gift book celebrating adoption. In Embraced by Love, we experience adoption through the eyes of the child as we see the hopes and dreams of being united with a family unfold. Beautiful black & white photography of children from all over the world and their adoptive families accompany sweet, moving prose. Pages in the back of the book allow families to personalize, add photos, and capture precious memories. Wonderful images and poignant text are sure to make this book a cherished memento!

Editorial Reviews

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Through inspiring photography and warming eloquence, this book speaks to the heart of the family. From the eyes of the adopted child we see the excitement and expectancy that builds as the day of adoption grows closer. The language draws parallels to adoption and birth, driving home the fact that a child is a blessing no matter how they come into our lives. Parents who have opened their home in this manner will love this alternative to a traditional baby book, and treasure forever the poetry and pictures that paint a portrait of their love. Keepsake pages are included at the back, so parents can fill out the important dates and information surrounding the arrival of their precious little ones. --Roseanna White, Christian Review of Books

In the book, Embraced by Love, Dolores Mize presents what every adoptive parent would tell you if asked: 'In my heart I know my adopted child was always meant to be with me.'; This universal truth is brought home in the beautiful messages from the adoptive parents whose children are featured in this book. Embraced by Love will also provide valuable reassurance to prospective adoptive parents who are considering whether adoption is right for their family! --Sheryl Linne, Director Adoption Professionals, LLC

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Life Cycle Books, Ltd.; 1st edition (December 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0919225454
• ISBN-13: 978-0919225459
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,541,838 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Fruits of a Wise Choice, February 21, 2009

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This review is from: Embraced By Love: A Tender Journey of the Discovery, Belonging and Love of Adoption (Paperback)

A beautiful book. It reminds me of the no doubt frightened young woman, who many years ago made a wise choice that blessed my wife and me with a wonderful son, years later with a lovely, sensible, and creative daughter-in-law, and most recently a delightful grandson, all of whom have enriched our lives in ways we could scarcely hope. The simple, yet powerful, prose and the warmly inspiring photographs convey the child's side of the story of adoption in a way that just might help another young woman struggling to make the right choice for herself, her yet-unborn baby, and also for more people than she probably imagines.

5.0 out of 5 stars --, April 18, 2009

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This review is from: Embraced By Love: A Tender Journey of the Discovery, Belonging and Love of Adoption (Paperback)

Adding to one's family is one of the most exciting parts of life. In her first book, I Know I Am Loved, Dolores Mize celebrated the coming of a new child and the miracle of birth. In this second keepsake book, Embraced by Love, Mize honors another method of giving life: adoption.

Through inspiring photography and warming eloquence, this book speaks to the heart of family. From the eyes of the adopted child we see the excitement and expectancy that builds as the day of adoption grows closer and the unique and powerful bond between child and parents.

What I most loved about this book was the way the language drew parallels to adoption and birth, driving home the fact that a child is a blessing, no matter how they come into our lives. Parents who have opened their home in this manner will love this alternative to a traditional baby-book and treasure forever the poetry and pictures that paint a portrait of their love.

Keepsake pages are included in the back, so parents can fill out the important dates and information surrounding the arrival of their precious little ones.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Celebration of Adoption!, January 3, 2010

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Wonder Mom "smartalecwholovesjesus" (Ohio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Embraced By Love: A Tender Journey of the Discovery, Belonging and Love of Adoption (Paperback)

As an adoptive mother, I have enjoyed not only the gorgeous images found in Embraced By Love, but the message of the poetry as well. As an author(A Dress for Anna: The Story of the Redemption of the Life of a Ukranian Orphan), I truly appreciate the artistry of the poetry as well. This is a beautiful book to share with adopted children to show them exactly how planned for, anticipated and and loved their arrival was -- to not only their parents, but their Father in heaven. And, it's a wonderful book to share with children who were not adopted, giving them an opportunity to understand the power and permanence of adoption. I highly recommend "Embraced by Love" for every family library!