Bestsellers
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Year of Yes
- How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person
- By: Shonda Rhimes
- Narrated by: Shonda Rhimes
- Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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With three hit shows on television and three children at home, the ubertalented Shonda Rhimes had lots of good reasons to say no when an unexpected invitation arrived....
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Began well, but disappointing
- By Gary on 11-30-15
By: Shonda Rhimes
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Before and After
- The Incredible Real-Life Stories of Orphans Who Survived the Tennessee Children's Home Society
- By: Judy Christie, Lisa Wingate
- Narrated by: Emily Rankin
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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The compelling, poignant true stories of victims of a notorious adoption scandal - some of whom learned the truth from Lisa Wingate’s best-selling novel Before We Were Yours and were reunited with birth family members as a result of its wide reach....
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Badly written
- By Stacie on 02-25-20
By: Judy Christie, and others
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Neglected
- Scared, Hungry and Alone, Jamey Craves Affection
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Little Jamey, two and a half years old, is placed with experienced foster carer, Cathy Glass, as an emergency....
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Was great until politics got involved
- By PacificNWmom on 08-24-23
By: Cathy Glass
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Adoption Unfiltered
- Revelations from Adoptees, Birth Parents, Adoptive Parents, and Allies
- By: Sara Easterly, Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard, Lori Holden, and others
- Narrated by: Sara Easterly
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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While finding common ground in the sometimes-contentious space of adoption may seem like a lofty goal, it reveals the authors' optimistic aim: working together with truth and transparency to move toward healing....
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A must read / listen for any prospective adoptive parents
- By Mandy G. on 05-08-24
By: Sara Easterly, and others
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Parenting
- Getting It Right
- By: Andy Stanley, Sandra Stanley
- Narrated by: Andy Stanley, Sandra Stanley
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Whether you're sleep deprived with a colicky newborn or navigating the emotional roller coaster of a teenager, parenting has its ups and downs, its confusion and clarity, its big blowups and small victories....
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Amazing! Thank you.
- By Beachgirl1010 on 08-18-23
By: Andy Stanley, and others
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The Connected Parent
- Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment
- By: Lisa Qualls, Karyn Purvis PhD
- Narrated by: Lisa Qualls
- Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Parenting under the best of circumstances can be difficult. And raising children who have come to your home from “hard places,” who have their own set of unique needs, brings even more challenges....
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An holistic approach to relational health
- By K & J on 02-11-23
By: Lisa Qualls, and others
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Year of Yes
- How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person
- By: Shonda Rhimes
- Narrated by: Shonda Rhimes
- Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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With three hit shows on television and three children at home, the ubertalented Shonda Rhimes had lots of good reasons to say no when an unexpected invitation arrived....
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Began well, but disappointing
- By Gary on 11-30-15
By: Shonda Rhimes
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Before and After
- The Incredible Real-Life Stories of Orphans Who Survived the Tennessee Children's Home Society
- By: Judy Christie, Lisa Wingate
- Narrated by: Emily Rankin
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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The compelling, poignant true stories of victims of a notorious adoption scandal - some of whom learned the truth from Lisa Wingate’s best-selling novel Before We Were Yours and were reunited with birth family members as a result of its wide reach....
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Badly written
- By Stacie on 02-25-20
By: Judy Christie, and others
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Neglected
- Scared, Hungry and Alone, Jamey Craves Affection
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Little Jamey, two and a half years old, is placed with experienced foster carer, Cathy Glass, as an emergency....
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Was great until politics got involved
- By PacificNWmom on 08-24-23
By: Cathy Glass
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Adoption Unfiltered
- Revelations from Adoptees, Birth Parents, Adoptive Parents, and Allies
- By: Sara Easterly, Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard, Lori Holden, and others
- Narrated by: Sara Easterly
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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While finding common ground in the sometimes-contentious space of adoption may seem like a lofty goal, it reveals the authors' optimistic aim: working together with truth and transparency to move toward healing....
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A must read / listen for any prospective adoptive parents
- By Mandy G. on 05-08-24
By: Sara Easterly, and others
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Parenting
- Getting It Right
- By: Andy Stanley, Sandra Stanley
- Narrated by: Andy Stanley, Sandra Stanley
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Whether you're sleep deprived with a colicky newborn or navigating the emotional roller coaster of a teenager, parenting has its ups and downs, its confusion and clarity, its big blowups and small victories....
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Amazing! Thank you.
- By Beachgirl1010 on 08-18-23
By: Andy Stanley, and others
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The Connected Parent
- Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment
- By: Lisa Qualls, Karyn Purvis PhD
- Narrated by: Lisa Qualls
- Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Parenting under the best of circumstances can be difficult. And raising children who have come to your home from “hard places,” who have their own set of unique needs, brings even more challenges....
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An holistic approach to relational health
- By K & J on 02-11-23
By: Lisa Qualls, and others
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They Cage the Animals at Night
- The True Story of an Abandoned Child's Struggle for Emotional Survival
- By: Jennings Michael Burch
- Narrated by: Jim Meskimen
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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The heartbreaking, iconic true story of an abandoned little boy's horrific journey through the American foster care system....
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Very interesting story
- By Selene Rackley on 05-24-18
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Finding Chika
- A Little Girl, an Earthquake, and the Making of a Family
- By: Mitch Albom
- Narrated by: Mitch Albom
- Length: 4 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Best-selling author Mitch Albom returns to nonfiction for the first time in more than a decade in this poignant memoir that celebrates Chika, a young Haitian orphan whose short life would forever change his heart....
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BUY READ AND RECOMMEND THIS BOOK
- By Ann Grant on 11-05-19
By: Mitch Albom
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Denied a Mummy
- By: Maggie Hartley
- Narrated by: Penny McDonald
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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The heartbreaking story of three little children searching for someone to love them....
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Listen to the caregiver
- By Theresa on 01-11-20
By: Maggie Hartley
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I Would Meet You Anywhere
- A Memoir (Machete)
- By: Susan Kiyo Ito
- Narrated by: Kathleen Li
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Growing up with adoptive nisei parents, Susan Kiyo Ito knew only that her birth mother was Japanese American and her father White. But finding and meeting her birth mother in her early 20s was only the beginning of her search for answers, history, and identity....
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Lovely and heart-wrenching
- By Patti Simmons on 11-14-23
By: Susan Kiyo Ito
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"You Should Be Grateful"
- Stories of Race, Identity, and Transracial Adoption
- By: Angela Tucker
- Narrated by: Angela Tucker
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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An adoption expert and transracial adoptee herself examines the unique perspectives and challenges these adoptees have as they navigate multiple cultures....
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You SHOULD read this
- By Kazali on 01-14-24
By: Angela Tucker
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Unsafe
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: DeNica Fairman
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Damian longs for home, but one man stands in his way....
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Cathy's so caring and inspiring to act with better behaviour on my part
- By Robert Karp on 04-25-24
By: Cathy Glass
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Relinquished
- The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood
- By: Gretchen Sisson
- Narrated by: Angel Pean, Emily Norman, Katie Koster, and others
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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A powerful decade-long study of adoption in the age of Roe, revealing the grief of the American mothers for whom the choice to parent was never real.
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Relinquished
- By John Carroll on 05-16-24
By: Gretchen Sisson
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But, He Spit in My Coffee
- A Reads-Like-Fiction Memoir About Adopting a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
- By: Keri Williams
- Narrated by: Cindy Piller
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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A desperate mother must grapple with impossible choices as her young son becomes too dangerous to live at home, but is only growing bigger, stronger, and more violent while in treatment....
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Honest and helpful
- By Michael Siegert on 01-07-23
By: Keri Williams
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A Sister's Shame
- The true story of little girls trapped in a cycle of abuse and neglect
- By: Maggie Hartley
- Narrated by: Penny McDonald
- Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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From Sunday Times best-selling author Maggie Hartley, Britain's most-loved foster carer, comes a heartbreaking, powerful true story....
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Overly fixating on the children's weight
- By thandi garrett on 04-26-21
By: Maggie Hartley
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Where Has Mommy Gone?
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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The true story of Melody, aged eight, the last of five siblings to be taken from her drug dependent single mother and brought into care....
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nothing worked out how I thought
- By MessyMama on 09-07-18
By: Cathy Glass
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Please Don't Take My Baby
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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"I'm going to love my baby and give her lots of attention," Jade said. "I'll show my mum she's wrong."....
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An Absorbing Book with Outstanding Narration!
- By Mary Burnight on 09-08-16
By: Cathy Glass
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Safe
- A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks We Take for Family
- By: Mark Daley
- Narrated by: Mark Daley
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Safe offers a deeply personal window into what happens when the universal longing for family crashes up against the unique madness and bureaucracy of a child protection system that often fails to consider the needs of the most vulnerable parties of all—the children themselves....
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One of the best books I've read in years
- By Aimie on 04-05-24
By: Mark Daley
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The Child Bride
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
- Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Cathy Glass, international best-selling author, tells the shocking story of Zeena, a young Asian girl desperate to escape from her family....
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Deeply disturbing, and inspiring as well
- By Mary Hirsch on 09-23-19
By: Cathy Glass
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Forkless in Kowloon
- A Journal of Our 1997 Chinese Adoption Through Holt International
- By: Vic Zarley
- Narrated by: Vic Zarley
- Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Journey with the author on the emotional roller-coaster of preparing to adopt a baby girl through international adoption. Be with them as they fly to China to receive their daughter....
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Incredibly gifted writer!
- By Anonymous User on 10-05-18
By: Vic Zarley
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Where's My Mummy?
- By: Maggie Hartley
- Narrated by: Penny McDonald
- Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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After a horrific car crash, two parents are left dead, and a young girl is fighting for her life in hospital. When 13-year-old Louisa wakes to find that her loving, happy family has been shattered overnight, she is forced to seek comfort in the arms of a stranger....
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Louisa!
- By Amazon Customer on 03-04-23
By: Maggie Hartley
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A Terrible Secret
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
- Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Tilly hates her stepfather, Dave. He abuses her mother, but she refuses to leave him. Frightened for her own safety, Tilly asks to go into foster care and is placed with Cathy....
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Great, as always. Makes my heart hurt.
- By K. M. on 02-06-21
By: Cathy Glass
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Beyond Consequences, Logic and Control
- By: Heather T. Forbes LCSW
- Narrated by: Reid Sollberger
- Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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This first volume of Beyond Consequences lays out the basics of this revolutionary and simple parenting paradigm....
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confusing dialogue
- By nicholas on 06-22-17
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Nobody Loves Me
- Bobby’s True Story of Neglect, Secrets and Abuse
- By: Maggie Hartley
- Narrated by: Penny McDonald
- Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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From Sunday Times bestseller, Maggie Hartley, Britain's most-loved foster carer, comes a powerful, moving true story....
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Narrator
- By Amazon Customer on 04-23-24
By: Maggie Hartley
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Little Girl Lost
- By: Casey Watson
- Narrated by: Kate Lock
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Six-year-old Amelie lives with her mother, Kelly, who suffers from bipolar disorder. After Kelly attempts to burn down their family house, it becomes clear that her daughter is in grave danger. Amelie is quickly taken into care....
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always a tearjerker
- By Amazon Customer on 04-09-24
By: Casey Watson
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Ward of the State
- A Memoir of Foster Care
- By: Karlos Dillard
- Narrated by: Karlos Dillard
- Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Ward of the State: A Memoir of Foster Care tells what happened to a little Black boy from the inner city of Detroit. This is the story of Karlos Dillard, who was severely neglected by his mother, who often left him and his siblings at home alone for weeks to fend for themselves....
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I am angry
- By david a pledger on 12-20-21
By: Karlos Dillard
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Unspoken
- The Silent Truth Behind My Lifelong Trauma as a Forced Adoptee (Stolen Lives)
- By: Liz Harvie, Eve Hatton
- Narrated by: Julie Maisey
- Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1974, Liz Harvie – born Claire Elaine Watts – was given up for adoption by her birth mother Yvonne. Claire was just eight weeks old when her adoptive parents took her in – and renamed her Elizabeth....
By: Liz Harvie, and others
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Daddy's Little Princess
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
- Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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The latest title from the internationally bestselling author and foster carer Cathy Glass....
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yuck
- By Michele on 09-28-18
By: Cathy Glass
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The Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads
- Everything You Need to Know about LGBTQ Parenting but Are (Mostly) Afraid to Ask
- By: Eric Rosswood, Greg Berlanti - foreword
- Narrated by: Paul Michael Garcia, Richard Powers
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Are you ready to have kids? More and more gay men are turning to adoption and surrogacy to start their own families. An estimated two million American LBGTQ people would like to adopt....
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Good knowledge !
- By Mario&Fernando on 03-16-23
By: Eric Rosswood, and others
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Sparkle's Story
- Thrown Away Children, Book 8
- By: Louise Allen
- Narrated by: Melanie Crawley
- Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Louise gets a frantic call to take in a damaged and destructive young girl. Separated from her siblings, Sparkle is hostile and angry. A short while after settling in, Sparkle begins to identify as pansexual. A revolution is underway in the Allen household.
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absolutely brilliant!
- By tina on 03-13-24
By: Louise Allen
New releases
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Phoenix Bound
- An Adoptive Mom of 13 Shares Her Struggle Raising Traumatized Children
- By: Angie Elliston
- Narrated by: Angie K Elliston
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
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Phoenix Bound: An adoptive mom of 13 shares her struggle raising traumatized children is an unfettered detailed account of one family's adoption experience in America. This honest heart-felt story will explore how they navigated through the obstacles and trials of raising 13 children, society's expectations, and their eventual rise from the ashes of destruction to start a new life. The goal is to educate, support, raise awareness, and challenge all those associated with adoption.
By: Angie Elliston
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The Bridge to Forever
- Understanding the Transition from Foster Care to Adoption
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover a transformative journey with "The Bridge to Forever," your essential guide through the intricacies of foster care and adoption. This comprehensive eBook dives deep into the heart of the foster care system, unraveling its complexities and illuminating a path toward successful and fulfilling adoption experiences. Start with a historical overview that sets the stage for understanding the foster care system. Learn about the vital figures and players involved and gain insight into the system’s paramount goals. From there, delve into the emotional landscapes foster children and ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Foster Care 101 Insights and Tips for New and Existing Foster Parents
- Navigating Your Journey with Confidence
- By: Tanya Orr
- Narrated by: Dana Dae, DaeTime Productions
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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"Foster Care 101: Insights and Tips for New and Existing Foster Parents" is your essential guide through the journey of foster care. This comprehensive audiobook illuminates the foster parenting path, equipping listeners with the tools needed for navigating the system with empathy and confidence.
By: Tanya Orr
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The Heart of Adoption
- Navigating Emotions and Relationships
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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**The Heart of Adoption Nurturing Emotional Connections and Building Strong Family Bonds** Discover the profound and transformative journey of adoption in "The Heart of Adoption," a comprehensive guide dedicated to understanding and navigating the emotional and relational dimensions of adoptive families. This invaluable resource dives deep into the complexities of adoption, offering insightful strategies and heartfelt advice for both adoptive parents and those considering adoption. Embark on a journey that begins with understanding the emotional landscape of adoption. Explore how emotional ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Support Systems
- Finding Community and Resources in the Adoption Journey
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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**Support Systems Your All-Inclusive Guide to Adoption Success** Are you embarking on the transformative journey of adoption? With so much information out there, the process can feel overwhelming. Enter *Support Systems*—the essential guide to navigating every stage of the adoption process and cultivating a network of unwavering support. Start your journey with Chapter 1 by understanding why strong support systems are crucial. From grasping the common challenges to recognizing the indispensable role of supportive networks, you'll gain invaluable insights that set the stage for a ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Understanding Adoption
- Types, Processes, and Legal Considerations
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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**Unlock the Doors to a Loving Home with "Understanding Adoption"** Are you considering the life-changing journey of foster care adoption? "Understanding Adoption" is your definitive guide to navigating this intricate, yet immensely rewarding process. This comprehensive eBook unfolds the complexities and joys of adopting from foster care, transforming what can often seem a daunting undertaking into an informed, step-by-step path to parenthood. **Begin Your Journey with Confidence** Start by demystifying the adoption process in the first chapter, "Introduction to Foster Care Adoption." Learn...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Phoenix Bound
- An Adoptive Mom of 13 Shares Her Struggle Raising Traumatized Children
- By: Angie Elliston
- Narrated by: Angie K Elliston
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Phoenix Bound: An adoptive mom of 13 shares her struggle raising traumatized children is an unfettered detailed account of one family's adoption experience in America. This honest heart-felt story will explore how they navigated through the obstacles and trials of raising 13 children, society's expectations, and their eventual rise from the ashes of destruction to start a new life. The goal is to educate, support, raise awareness, and challenge all those associated with adoption.
By: Angie Elliston
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The Bridge to Forever
- Understanding the Transition from Foster Care to Adoption
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover a transformative journey with "The Bridge to Forever," your essential guide through the intricacies of foster care and adoption. This comprehensive eBook dives deep into the heart of the foster care system, unraveling its complexities and illuminating a path toward successful and fulfilling adoption experiences. Start with a historical overview that sets the stage for understanding the foster care system. Learn about the vital figures and players involved and gain insight into the system’s paramount goals. From there, delve into the emotional landscapes foster children and ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Foster Care 101 Insights and Tips for New and Existing Foster Parents
- Navigating Your Journey with Confidence
- By: Tanya Orr
- Narrated by: Dana Dae, DaeTime Productions
- Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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"Foster Care 101: Insights and Tips for New and Existing Foster Parents" is your essential guide through the journey of foster care. This comprehensive audiobook illuminates the foster parenting path, equipping listeners with the tools needed for navigating the system with empathy and confidence.
By: Tanya Orr
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The Heart of Adoption
- Navigating Emotions and Relationships
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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**The Heart of Adoption Nurturing Emotional Connections and Building Strong Family Bonds** Discover the profound and transformative journey of adoption in "The Heart of Adoption," a comprehensive guide dedicated to understanding and navigating the emotional and relational dimensions of adoptive families. This invaluable resource dives deep into the complexities of adoption, offering insightful strategies and heartfelt advice for both adoptive parents and those considering adoption. Embark on a journey that begins with understanding the emotional landscape of adoption. Explore how emotional ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Support Systems
- Finding Community and Resources in the Adoption Journey
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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**Support Systems Your All-Inclusive Guide to Adoption Success** Are you embarking on the transformative journey of adoption? With so much information out there, the process can feel overwhelming. Enter *Support Systems*—the essential guide to navigating every stage of the adoption process and cultivating a network of unwavering support. Start your journey with Chapter 1 by understanding why strong support systems are crucial. From grasping the common challenges to recognizing the indispensable role of supportive networks, you'll gain invaluable insights that set the stage for a ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Understanding Adoption
- Types, Processes, and Legal Considerations
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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**Unlock the Doors to a Loving Home with "Understanding Adoption"** Are you considering the life-changing journey of foster care adoption? "Understanding Adoption" is your definitive guide to navigating this intricate, yet immensely rewarding process. This comprehensive eBook unfolds the complexities and joys of adopting from foster care, transforming what can often seem a daunting undertaking into an informed, step-by-step path to parenthood. **Begin Your Journey with Confidence** Start by demystifying the adoption process in the first chapter, "Introduction to Foster Care Adoption." Learn...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Cultural Identity
- Embracing Diversity in Adoptive Families
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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**Discover the Power of Cultural Identity in Adoptive Families** Unlock the rich tapestry of cultural identity with the gripping and insightful eBook, *Cultural Identity*. This comprehensive guide is designed for adoptive families navigating the dynamic intersection of adoption and culture, equipping them with the tools to foster a truly inclusive and supportive home environment. *Chapter Highlights* - **Introduction to Cultural Identity in Adoptive Families** Start your journey by exploring the fundamental concepts of cultural identity and its pivotal role in adoption. Learn why embracing ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Adoption Across Ages
- From Infancy to Adolescence and Beyond
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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**Discover the Heart and Complexity of Adoption "Adoption Across Ages"** Are you seeking a comprehensive guide to navigate the multifaceted world of adoption? Look no further. "Adoption Across Ages" delves deep into the emotional, psychological, and practical aspects of adopting and raising an adopted child at any stage of their life. From the tender moments of bonding with an infant to the challenging questions raised in adolescence, this definitive eBook offers accessible insights and practical strategies every step of the way. Beginning with early infancy, explore crucial topics such as ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Rich Wife Poor Husband
- A Billionaire Enemies To Lovers Romance, Volume 8
- By: Eva Nash
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins
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A troubled rich wife and poor husband yearns for a shot at redemption in this heartbreaking yet hopeful story from Eva Nash.The Lesters were killed in one night! Clarence Lester was saved by a college girl on his way to escape. In return for his kindness, he becomes the superfluous son-in-law of The Burnetts, who are unaware of his true identity and treat him with hardship and insult. Suddenly, one day, he finds himself and the whole world trembles ...... “If you like Pride and Prejudice, Sense And Sensibility, and Billionaire Romance, you won't be able to put down the compulsively ...
By: Eva Nash
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Home Sweet Casa
- A Journey to the Universal Heart
- By: Mariela Andersen
- Narrated by: Abigail Ghanime
- Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins
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Adopted as an infant from Colombia and raised in the United States, Mariela Andersen has always been curious about her biological roots. She wants to know about her birth family and wonders if they ever think about her. When a search agent helps her locate her birth family and the mystery of her past is revealed, she discovers more than she could have ever imagined.
By: Mariela Andersen
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Caring for Kids from Hard Places
- How to Help Children and Teens with a Traumatic Past
- By: David Schooler, Jayne Schooler
- Narrated by: Pamela Klein
- Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
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In Caring for Kids from Hard Places, Jayne and David Schooler discuss the reasons behind why children and teens sometimes exhibit potentially disruptive behavior. Together, they offer practical strategies on training, equipping and resourcing staff and volunteers to provide a responsive environment for children with behavioral challenges.
By: David Schooler, and others
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Abandoned at Birth
- Searching for the Arms That Once Held Me
- By: Janet Sherlund
- Narrated by: Janet Sherlund
- Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins
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Adoption is often painted as a happy, inspirational act—a baby finds a family and lives happily ever after. But the truth is that adopted children experience displacement and rupture from their mother and that trauma can impact an individual for a lifetime. Adoption can lead to feelings of loss and grief not just for the adoptee, but for the biological and adoptive parents as well. This startling fact comes vividly to life in Janet Sherlund’s heartbreaking memoir, Abandoned at Birth.
By: Janet Sherlund
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Loving Someone Else's Child
- A Christian Case for Step-in Parenting
- By: Angela Hunt
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
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More people than ever are loving other people's children--in stepfamilies, extended families, adoptive families, and other situations that have more to do with love than biology. If you are loving someone else's child, you'll face challenges-- and this book will help you meet them. In Loving Someone Else's Child, Angela Hunt talks respectfully, affectionately, and expertly to parents like me caught in an imperfect, sometimes impossible, family. She is a family expert with courage and a big heart.Dave Kopp, former editor Christian Parenting Today Newly revised and updated.
By: Angela Hunt
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Home of Hope
- Daily Prayers and Reflections for Foster Carers
- By: William Gomes
- Narrated by: Loran R. Keith Jr.
- Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins
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In the unique journey of foster care, where every day presents both challenges and opportunities for growth, "Home of Hope: Daily Prayers and Reflections for Foster Carers" by William Gomes emerges as a vital companion. This 45-day guide is a testament to the transformative power of faith, love, and resilience in the fostering experience, offering a daily sanctuary for reflection, prayer, and inspiration.
By: William Gomes
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Goodbye Again
- By: Candace Cahill
- Narrated by: Candace Cahill
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
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Candace lost her son. Twice. The first time to adoption as an infant and then 23 years later, not long after reuniting with him. In this heart-wrenching and heart-warming memoir, Candace Cahill offers an intimate view of child relinquishment and child loss, the definition of motherhood, and how two things can be true at one time.
By: Candace Cahill
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Who Is a Worthy Mother?
- An Intimate History of Adoption
- By: Rebecca Wellington
- Narrated by: April Doty
- Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
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Nearly every person in the United States is affected by adoption. In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, the renewed debate over women's reproductive rights places an even greater emphasis on adoption. Wellington's timely–and deeply researched–account amplifies previously marginalized voices and exposes the social and racial biases embedded in the United States' adoption industry.
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Mixed Up with Me
- A Journey through Adoption, Pregnancy, Loss, & Renewal
- By: Sallie Gordon
- Narrated by: Sallie Gordon
- Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins
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This novel is a raw and vulnerable narrative of one's journey to become a mother. The author explores the peaks and valleys in building her family through adoption and biology. Each chapter provides insight into topics such as adoption, race, love, parenthood, spirituality, sisterhood, and loss. The overarching theme of resilience and perseverance amongst hardship, leaves the reader with hope that miracles are not only possible, but real.
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Honest and Relatable
- By J on 04-08-24
By: Sallie Gordon
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Game, Set, Love
- Unless it's Murder
- By: JOHN R WILLIAMS
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins
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An inspiring story of love and perseverance as told through the adventures of a child prodigy from Valley Head, WV. While attempting to overcome the chilling effects of murder, MacKenzie Hamrick is that rare combination of humility and kindness that is relentless in pursuing her dreams when the odds of success are at best, unlikely. Can the charismatic Mac succeed and make the world around her a better place.
By: JOHN R WILLIAMS