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

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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.

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.

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!

"Embraced by Love" is a lovely keepsake gift book for families welcoming a child through adoption. Please enjoy this book as you celebrate in the wonder and beauty of all of God's children! Beautiful photography of actual families who have chosen to add to their family through adoption, make this truly an exceptional book. We've included pages in the back of the book for families to personalize and journal their own special memories. Enjoy this tender journey of the discovery, belonging and love of adoption!