Never, Never, Never Will She Stop Loving You [Paperback]

Jolene Durrant (Author), Adopted Children (Illustrator)

Book Description

Never Never Never Will She Stop Loving You is an adoption love story that appeals to adoptees of any age, birth parents, and adoptive parents. It is the true account of a young woman, Annie, who cares for her unborn child and places him for adoption because it is best for him. The book presents a warm loving connection between birth mom and child without undermining the position of the adoptive parents. Adopted children ages 5-14 provided the unique illustrations for this children's book. Text and artwork are a chocolate colored ink on cream paper. A must-read dedication page honors birth mothers as angels for the sacrifices they make for their beloved children.

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About the Author

"The day I witnessed the birth of my foster daughter's baby boy I felt my heart had been ripped from my chest. I vowed someday the world would know Annie's story," states Jolene Durrant. "In placing her baby for adoption Annie became one of society's forgotten angels. I owe my own motherhood to two such angels." Durrant an adoptive parent and former elementary school teacher, grew up in American Fork, Utah. After graduating from Utah State University, she substituted classes from Kindergarten to Auto Shop before becoming a second grade teacher in Morgan, Utah. For the past eleven years she had adored her St. George home amid the red rocks of Sothwestern Utah where a tongue of the Mohave Desert licks the state line. She is married to Jerry Griffiths and they have two children, Jeff and Jackie.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Jolene Durrant; 1st edition (1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966356756
• ISBN-13: 978-0966356755
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,030,777 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This birthmother never stopped loving her for 32 years, August 19, 2000

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Mary Hicks (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Never Never Never Will She Stop Loving You (Paperback)

Several months ago a dear friend gave me this book as a gift. As another birthmom I am sure that she knew the impact that this beautifully written book would have on me. I felt totally validated for a decision that I reluctantly made 32 years ago. I placed my first order for this book and sent it to my birthdaughter. Even though she was then 31 she stated that she loved the book and it had been the best gift that she had ever received. One of the last illustrations in the books shows Annie sitting in a rocking chair with a contemplative look on her face...the next and last page of the book shows the rocking chair empty. This empty chair represented the emptiness that I felt after placement, but also the hope that I had done what was best for my child. Yes, it is very true....I never,never,never stopped loving my baby. Since that time I have obtained many copies of this lovely book and have shared it with other birthmothers, adult adoptees and adoptive parents. All have been touched by this book. Jolene has touched the heart and souls of many of us touched by adoption. I recommend this book to all involved in adoption.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We need more books like this one honoring birthmothers, September 18, 2003

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Gisela Gasper Fitzgerald (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Never Never Never Will She Stop Loving You (Paperback)

The title of the book beautifully reflects the love the author instills in the reader, young and old, for birthmothers. The idea to have the name of the birthmother written in the paragraphs is a wonderful way to tell her story to the child. The author not only honors birthmothers but emphasizes what a caring and unselfish decision they had made, and that they love their absent children every day of their lives. We have met our birthmother after 29 years (she found us) and know that all this applies to her. She never stopped loving her child. We too always loved our birthmother during all these years and now that we've met, we have a loving relationship.

Gisela Gasper Fitzgerald, author of ADOPTION: An Open, Semi-Open or Closed Practice?

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much needed approach . . ., July 31, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Never Never Never Will She Stop Loving You (Paperback)

I am a clinical counselor with 27 years experience and I recommend this book pretty consistently in my work with both birth mothers and adoptive children. The spirit and tone of both the drawings and wording seems to impact them in just the right way to bring about some new clarification and healing. I believe that the book gives a message that goodness can be found in almost all situations/people if that is what we are tuned to look for. The basic principle of reframing (looking for the noble intention in a behavior)is espoused in the message of the book, and that is something that is often very helpful and healing. I know that some local adoption agencies and adoption specialists are using the book and are very pleased with the impact on their clients. A gem of a book. . . lots of heart in this one.