more book reviews

Because I Loved You by Patricia Dreschler
This is a story of open adoption written by the birthmother.  I have to confess that I skipped through and only read her story (it’s
interspersed with essays about how she recommends that other people in her situation might deal with similar situations) and found it to be a
very touching and encouraging story about how two families related to each other and became closer through their shared relationship with
[their] son.  An interesting insight for one way to approach this situation with a healthy attitude towards all involved parties.

The Adoption Decision by Laura Christianson
While I didn’t find a lot of NEW information in this book, I really enjoyed reading it and related to a lot of the things she says in the
book.  This one is a little newer than some of the other books we  read and I kind of wish we’d found this one sooner.  But, like I said, not
a lot of things I hadn’t read before.  Some of the chapters would be good for families and friends to read if they’d like to get a better
understanding of the process we’re going through.  This book DOES have a strong Christian focus and each chapter ends with a reflection on
how the chapter’s topic relates to faith issues.  If that turns you off, just skip past those sections.