A World of Love [Hardcover]

Maggie Conroy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1997

The unforgettable story of one family's journey into the world of international adoption describes the legal and medical battles that occured as the Conroys struggle to adopt three youngsters from the former Soviet Union and Colombia and the unique bonds that are forged in the process.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 236 pages
• Publisher: Kensington Books (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575661594
• ISBN-13: 978-1575661599
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,592,005 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What an amazing book., September 24, 2000

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This review is from: A World of Love (Hardcover)

This book was so hard to put down. It is the true story of a family who decides to add an older child from a foreign country to their home and ends up with 3 children, from 3 different countries, to love. Anyone who is considering adopting a child internationally, especially an older one should read this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I almost read this in one sitting, November 11, 2002

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Shaun Oconnor (Beaverton, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A World of Love (Hardcover)

The idea of adoption has always appealed to me, so this book caught my eye. It's about a couple who adopt three girls from other countries in addition to having a biological daughter. They do this with a two bedroom house, so you can imagine the chaos!

I laughed and cried and found myself rooting for each member of the family as they traveled through uncharted territory. But now, I'm dying to know how things have turned out for them because it's been a few years since the book came out.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding international older child adoption book, February 27, 2004

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Dakini (United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: A World of Love (Hardcover)

Having read The Russian Word for Snow and the Baby Boat, and been extremely disappointed with both for their portrayal of women desperate for infants and their shell-shocked, though supportive, husbands, A World of Love was a truly wonderful portrayal of 2 very real people finding a need and a love in their hearts to expand their family through the adoption of 3 older girls. The author writes a descriptive, and very honest book that looks at the strains on the family and the joys and difficulties of each subsequent adoption. HIGHLY recommended to anyone pursuing (or considering) international adoption. Downright inspirational!