Adoptive parents share stories of excitement, joy, trepidation, and fulfillment
Freddy is torn between her need for a normal adolescent dating life and the responsibility she has always felt for her mentally challenged Uncle Joey.
Children of My Heart
Take Heart, My Child is a lyrical lullaby in which Ainsley shares her own hopes and dreams and lets her child know that whatever challenges life brings, “Take heart, my child, I will—or, my love will—always be there for you.” It’s ...
As John and Mary struggle to hold on to their family and their faith, Alice McDermott weaves an elegant, unforgettable portrait of a world in flux–and of the secrets and sorrows, anger and love, that lie at the heart of every family.
Meredith Malone's dreams of motherhood had finally come true…despite the fact that little Anna happened to be a different race than her mommy.
NM This historical novel set in Puritan Connecticut is the story of Kit, who is befriended by an old Quaker woman, Hannah Tupper, known in the village as a witch. When Hannah escapes, the blame shifts to Kit, who must defend herself ...
This rich, resonant book is a conversation starter for children, for families, for classrooms, and for communities.
Jane Green's Another Piece of My Heart is an unforgettable novel that illuminates the nuances and truths about love, family, and motherhood from the New York Times bestselling author of Jemima J and The Beach House "A moving story peopled ...
When bear cubs Jacob and Casey ask Momma Bear who she loves best, she explains why she loves them both with all her heart.
I devoured this novel whole in one sitting.