Honor Thy Daughters: A Father's Story of a China Adoption [Hardcover]

Carlos Pineda (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 9, 2008

The journey to Samantha was the most unique adventure I’ve ever been associated with. The people we met and the places we saw were inimitable. I stood on the steps of the Great Wall of China and was able to see the wall curve and wind through the mountains and valleys. It was humbling! I stood on the banks of the Pearl River and watched as the city of Guangzhou lighted up the sky at night. It was beautiful! I witnessed the street traffic, congested and busy with automobiles, motorcycles, scooters, pushcarts, bicycles hauling ox carts, and pedestrians scurrying past and around each other. Vehicles and pedestrians alike were all jockeying for position, all in the name of commerce—the product of a country with 1.8 billion people. I shall never forget these things! We were in China to get our daughter and take her home. This book chronicles our story through an ordinary and simple man’s view. I wanted to enlighten everyone not so much with China’s history, but with the journey of our adoption process.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Carlos was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas and currently resides in Dallas, Georgia with his wife Lorraine and recently adopted daughter Samantha. Carlos and Lorraine have 2 daughters Amanda and Stephanie from a previous marriage and have been blessed with 6 grandchildren. Carlos is a Staffing Program Manager and is welcoming his first work in print. Lorraine is a legal secretary for a law firm in Atlanta, Georgia and was very involved and supportive during Carlos's writing of this book. Carlos and Lorraine now celebrate their life with Samantha Jun born in the city of Nanchang in the Province of Jiangxi, China. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (October 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 143438831X
• ISBN-13: 978-1434388315
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,966,877 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Journey, December 11, 2008

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China Mom (Dallas, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Honor Thy Daughters: A Father's Story of a China Adoption (Paperback)

It was a wonderful story. It dealt with issues people have before and after making the commitment to adopt and it was spectacularly filled with the emotions that surfaced while in China. A truly heart felt tale of the wonders of adoption.. He made me laugh, cry and smile throughout. It truly is a work of love for his adopted daughter and he does honor her greatly.

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is AMAZING!!, September 1, 2010

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LuckyMommy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Honor Thy Daughters: A Father's Story of a China Adoption (Paperback)

This book has taught me things about China that I did not even know existed. The way that these sweet innocient babies are treated before they get adopted is just unthinkable. This story has inspired me to take the next step and Adopt a baby from China. I just want to thank the writer for showing us the reality of this journey. I can tell he is a wonderful dad who loves Samantha very Much!! More people should read this story so it can reach their hearts like it has reached mine!