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The Ultimate Gift : A True Love Story

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I read this book over the course of a week while trying to care for two newly adopted children in our home. Sheaffers went to extraordinary measures to achieve their dream of adopting two children. Having been through two adoptions myself, I could relate to the disappointment of infertility and the desire to have children. The book highlights the persistent faith of the Sheaffers and you will be amazed that people throughout the country caught their story and helped to make a dream reality. The first half of the book reads very fast. The middle slows down as the story of America's Crisis Pregnancy Helpline unfolds. The story of their second adoption also reads fast. If you are planning to adopt, this book is a must read. It won't tell you how to adopt or give you incredible resources, but it will give you a first hand account of the ups and downs that you will face. Each of their adoption stories overwhelmed me with memories of our first adoption of a newborn. While the book is written more for adoptive parents, it also highlights the tragic situation that faces women with unplanned pregnancies. If you are a birthmother, you will read about two very different birthmothers and their reaction to placing their child. Our second adoption had three false starts where birthmothers/fathers decided to parent the child after delivery. Also, if you are in a crisis pregnancy, the book is a better resource to connect you with adoption agencies and counseling.

This book was so inspiring. It actually helped my husband and I look
into adoption. We are now awaitng the arrival of our son.

Although I have not yeet finished the book, I found it be very helpful,and easy to follow. I have a hard time putting it down it very informative.