Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Joy of Adoption: 101 Stories about Forever Families and Meant-to-Be Kids Paperback – March 31, 2015

We recognize that adoption is imperfect but today we choose to focus on the joy that grows in adoption. There are many and they are profound, soul-shaping and transformational. We turn to an uplifting, poignant book: Chicken Soup for the Soul, The Joy of Adoption. Like all of the books in the Chicken Soup franchise, this collection succeeds at tugging heart-strings. I burned through several tissues as I read through the stories. As the title advertises, this is a book which focuses exclusively on the joys associated with adoption. It does not try to be a complete picture of the total adoption experience. The stories immerse the reader in events and moments that amaze, confound and touch the reader’s heart.Its strong religious slant illustrates the deeply held beliefs of the authors and the strength which their faith provided along the way to adopting their children. Whether or not readers see the hand of God in the forces that brought families together, they will still be moved by the depth of emotion, commitment and the effort that people dedicated to accomplish the outcome. To bring home their child/ren, some parents overcame mountains of paperwork. Some besieged government officials, others enrolled the help of high level military officers. Dogged persistence weaves throughout the collection as parents determined that nothing would impede success. They crossed seas, continents and expended astounding effort, often strung across years of waiting—all in pursuit of a child in need of a family. Their child. Their family.Take some time to savor The Joy of Adoption. Feed your spirit, fill your emotional tank and remind yourself of the yearning that drove your decision to adopt and the overwhelming joy you felt when you became an adoptive family. Then return to handle and overcome any challenges. ---Gayle H. Swift, "ABC, Adoption & Me: A Multicultural Picture Book"

My husband made fun of me for buying a chicken soup book - apparently that screams 1990's! We are trying to adopt and I was looking for books to read, this is perfect. I love the short, positive stories. I dont need another novel or deep heavy book to stare at me. I can pick this up, read a couple of short stories - and move ahead with a positive vibe. Some of the stories are from adoptions that are quite a while ago, I can tell the difference from our process now.

We have been matched and I read this book while waiting on our due date!!! I absolutely loved these stories that gave me such hope! I would recommend this to anyone that is looking into adopting, going through the process of adopting or have adopted! Simply AMAZING!!!

A collection of beautiful and touching stories of forever families. A must read for anyone touched by the blessing of adoption

I loved the book but when I started reading it I realized I had already read the book but i had a different cover before!! It is a great book!!

As a mother about to adopt it's nice to hear other stories. But most of them were out of country storys

Great book! A variety of touching stories

2nd edition, new cover, same stories....was as good as first, but I thot it was brand new!!!!!