A heartfelt autobiographical work, The Promise I Kept chronicles the journey to adopt a child from post cold-war Romania. With incredible honesty, Adele shares her lifetime with Endometriosis and the resulting surgeries, her amazing first daughter, Melanie and the desire for Melanie to have a sister- leading to the decision to adopt and a difficult trip to Romania to meet her baby daughter and bring her home. It is a book that is equal parts relatable and eye-opening, at times confronting, but ultimately showcases a woman's incredible determination and love for her child.

Book review, Spring Edition of Ruth Magazine, 2021.