Born in Our Hearts: Stories of Adoption

Born in Our Hearts is an uplifting and informative collection of stories from the adoptive triad and family, including birthmothers, adoptive parents and grandparents, and adopted children and adults. Adoption is viewed through the lenses of a virtual rainbow of participants, in different circumstances and situations, yet overall it results in a very positve and encouraging view - with twists and turns unlike any other. While prospective adopters (both international and domestic) will enjoy the variety of adoption journeys, the viewpoints of the adoptees and birthparents are especially informative and will be of interest to parents who have adopted as well as those considering adoption.

Born In Our Hearts is a deeply honest book. A collection of adoption views written by the adopted children, the birth mother, the adoptive parents and grandparents. This book provides an insight and a true understanding into their world. It will leave you with a tear in your eye. A MUST read for anyone dealing with children.

As an adoption professional, I found this book to be a wonderful blend of perspectives. Contrary to popular opinion, adoption doesn't speak with one voice. The wide range of issues raised in Born in Our Hearts illustrates that quite well. As an adoptive parent, I identified with so many stories and so many feelings-the over-the-top excitement, the nail-biting anxiety, the deeply-rooted fear and sadness, and the incredible, indescribable joy. I'd recommend this book to anyone whose life has been touched by adoption or anyone who hasn't but wants to know more about the life experience of an adoptive parent, an adopted person, or a birth parent.

This book is so inspiring. As part of a family touched by adoption, I totally enjoyed these stories. Each one is better than the next! This is truly a book that will evoke many emotions; joy,fear,love,disapointment, and hope. Even if you have not been touched by adoption, this book speaks to everyone's heart. This is a great book to give as a gift or to share with a book club! The most important lesson to learn from Born In Our Hearts is that families are made from love, not biology!

If this book had been around when I was building my family through adoption almost 30 years ago, I wouldn't have felt so alone in my determination to be called "Mom." Every question that rumbled through my mind at that time would have found a response in the heartfelt insights of each contributor. Born in Our Hearts offers readers brief glimpses of families at different stages of their journey through the lens of adoption. The stories touch on universal themes---unconditional love, searching, pride, jealousy, overcoming difficulty, courage, wonder---and keep it from being simply another "How To" book.Is it fate or destiny that the child born in your heart comes to you and not to another family, or that the 16-month-old you are handed is not 3-year-old you were expecting? You'll be awed by the chance encounter of a father and his infant son from Ecuador with a world renowned Master as they stroll along a garden path, and touched by the power of a child to give a grandmother whose health is failing a new reason to live each day.Filis Casey and her daughter Marisa Catalina Casey conceived of their book as a way to provide for the world's most vulnerable children, those living in orphanages. With no background in writing or publishing, their faith in the outcome of their effort parallels the leap of faith taken by all who are connected to adoption. All proceeds from the sale of Born in Our Hearts will go the The Alliance for Children Foundation in support of their goal. Another good reason to order your copy!