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Saving Adam

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Saving Adam was a book that can be enjoyed for the purity of human love it provides for the reader. When one is looking for the "perfect" family situation to put a child into, they don't always find what is considered "normal" for everyone. Adam thrived because he was loved, accepted and given the opportunity to grow with his family. Biology doesn't insure that a child will be loved and taken proper care of. I laughed, I cried, I loved every word of Adam's story. It is sad only that he has to wait to be reunited with his Mom in Heaven. They had such little time together, but it was quality. Who could ask for more from a parent/child relationship? I recommend this book to anyone that needs to be reminded how lucky we are to have the loving families that we do and to never take advantage of the love we are given so freely by our families.

"Saving Adam" by L. Smith is one evening's read that will stay with you. Told primarily from the viewpoint of a woman for whom perseverance and faith are bywords, I was inspired to read it through to the end in one sitting.

A tad short on some of the writing skills we are accustomed to finding in memoirs, this story works for me. It is told with humor, the language is spare and the protagonist is a woman in charge of her own destiny. It also does not preach. It simply tells the story of a woman who loves and, in doing so, affects the lives of those around her.

One of the other reviewers mentioned that this book should be turned into a movie. Darn right! The central character is any novelist's or screenwriter's dream.

"Saving Adam" is, in short, a poem to the universe without a single poetic phrase between its covers.

Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author of "This is the Place"

Saving Adam is an inspirational story that will move the reader to reevaluate the way the system treats its disadvantaged children. The author draws you into the story with a prose style that is clear and economical which allows you to concentrate on the emotions. As a teacher, I found this book particularly informative. Anyone who has ever looked for a hopeful light in today's world will find this a wonderful read. The positive message that it puts forth is a much needed commodity in our world today. I would especially recommend it to educators.

I loved this book! It tugs at your heart strings and then plays a sweet melody. I was amazed at the emotions "Saving Adam" stirred up; sadness, joy, anger, love. It has it all. I would recommend this book to anyone with a heart, or who wants one. L. Smith wrote "Saving Adam" for anyone who needs that push to conquer life's foes, great and small. I couldn't put it down and would definitely pass it on. Only good can come from it.

I couldnt' put it down!! I mean, it is a very short book. About 60 pages or so, but it was wonderful. I read it in an hour.
I think that every foster parent should read this. I only wish there were more details about his childhood before he got sent to the Smith's. I liked that it had a happy ending and that Adam found success in his life after what he had been through.
Read this book. It's a must!!!

If you liked "The Christmas Box", you'll LOVE "Saving Adam"! If you were unimpressed with "The Christmas Box", you'll be VERY impressed with "Saving Adam"! It also contains elements comparable to "A Child Called 'It'" by Dave Pelzer and the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series. I've never before seen a book written so masterfully as to contain no places, no dates, no times, no names (other than "Adam") and done successfully. It's hard to tell whether this story is about the boy or the mother. What is clear is that one miracle after another adds up to one miraculous, true story that no one should do without! This book should be mandatory reading for anyone who works with children!

This is a story of an adopted teen saved by the love of his adoptive mother. It's a great story told briefly, but powerfully. It's very well written.

I grew up with L. Smith and Adam's family-they went to my church. I remember Adam and the amazing changes in him when he was taken in and mothered by this extraordinary women. Her funeral was the first I ever went to and it sticks in my mind to this day. All who knew her felt the loss. Adam was truly a lucky young man to have been loved this way. I haven't read the book but plan to buy it and read it soon.