The Long-Awaited Child [Paperback]

Tracie Peterson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2001

A Powerful Novel From Tracie Peterson

"A child of my Own. Flesh of my flesh..." That is the deep yearning that fills Tess's heart. Despite years spend under a doctor's care and advances in medical technology, she and her husband have discovered their options have been exhausted, leaving them with arms empty, long-held dreams shattered.

A unique opportunity arises in the form of a young pregnant teen desperate to free herself from her misguided decisions. Drawn together by their mutual needs, Tess and Sherry see a solution in what the other offers. But what appears to be an ideal agreement soon tests the fragile threads of Tess's fledgling faith....

The answer is very different from what they were expecting....

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Tess and Brad Holbrook tried every possible medical treatment in her quest to become pregnant, and everything failed. Reluctant to adopt at first, Tess soon realizes thatit is the only way she'll become a mother. Through a friend, the couple learns about Sherry Macomber, a pregnant teen who plans to give her baby up for adoption if she can find the appropriate parents. Tess and Brad invite Sherry into their home and begin an emotional roller coaster ride, for Tess and Sherry clash at every turn. When tragedy strikes, Tess finally opens her heart and listens to what God has been trying to tell her about her family all along. Peterson (Treasures of the North) examines an emotional issue with sensitivity and comes up with a surprising twist that fans will treasure.
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Review

"...helpful to those struggling with adoption issues. Recommended." -- Church Libraries, Fall 2001

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (April 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764222902
• ISBN-13: 978-0764222900
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #622,912 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than eighty-five novels. Tracie also teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research. She and her family live in Montana.

Visit Tracie's web site at: http://www.traciepeterson.com

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving book, May 16, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Long-Awaited Child (Paperback)

I read this book in one sitting as soon as I got it in the mail. It was a very moving, touching book. The author does not offer easy answers, but deals with real issues surrounding inferitility and adoption. It was great to see the characters draw closer to God as they dealth with this difficult situation. Highly recommended, but be ready for an emotional read.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never Read a Better Adoption Story..., September 23, 2003

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Kathy J Indihar (Plymouth, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Long-Awaited Child (Paperback)

This story is one of the best I've read in a long time on the subject of infetility and adoption. There's nothing more agonizing and stressful than not able to concieve, and Peterson captures the emotion perfectly. And when a fourteen-year-old girl gets pregnant, the couple is happy to bring her into their life. With a surprising and tearful ending, you will be glued to the pages to the very end. It make me cry so much I had to hide in my bedroom for about an hour before I could calm down! I highly recommend this book to anyone dealing with infertility or even anyone wanting to know more about the subject. I would give this book 10 stars if I could!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars get out the kleenex, July 10, 2002

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J. Peterson "jenpeterson" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Long-Awaited Child (Paperback)

You will need it with this book. This is a good book about adoption, infertility, broken homes, and how God can help people in their lives. I found the book very emotional. The characters, although not very deep, seem to resonate with a purpose. You don't get to know any of the characters VERY well, but you get an understanding of what Tess & Sherry have gone through.

After all the despair, there is light at the end of the tunnel with this book, as the author places a nice little epilogue at the end...