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Hello, Aibek!: A Journey of International Adoption

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Kevin Quirk, in his book, Hello Aibek!, provides a good deal of enlightenment and entertainment for anyone. I have family members who have adopted children and I have heard their stories, but this one grabs me in a new way. It is storytelling at its best, for it includes those elements that makes this true tale one of universal interest - harrowing adventures, anxious, comic and heartfelt moments, and interesting detailed information about a far off and little known country - Kazakhstan. Although those considering adoption would indeed benefit from learning about the rather frank and very specific ups and downs of the whole adoption process in a foreign country, I feel we all could enjoy such a story. As a minister, I would heartily recommend this book to anyone I knew who was either considering adoption in a foreign land - or to anyone else who'd like to learn how steadfast determination and a willingness to love outweighs any obstacles.

"Hello, Aibek" was a delight to read, becoming more delightful with each turn of the page. Even though I knew the ending - of course, Aibek is pictured on the cover - I found myself turning the pages as if it were a novel, wanting to see how it all played out. Mr. Quirk has a charmingly personable way of speaking about his and his wife's experience throughout the adoption process. As well, he includes the things about the experience that prospective parents truly want to know, aside from the information given to parents by the adoption agencies. I would recommend it to those considering international adoption, and to those just wanting to read a heart-warming story.

Hello Aibek! A Journey of International Adoption is more than a handbook. It is a personal, fun adventure story filled with emotion. It is well written and interesting even for those who may just be starting to consider an international adoption.

It captures the joys and difficulties of the process and made me feel like I was on the journey with them.

Nice work.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I adopted a daughter from the same orphanage in Kazakhstan and it was so touching to read of a very similar experience, in print! I felt it was well written and a great read.