Hello, I Love You: Adventures in Adoptive Fatherhood

by Ted Kluck

Hello, I Love You is a very real and authentic look from Ted Kluck's perspective of his journey through the corridors of international adoption.
Overcoming the heartbreak of infertility, Ted and his wife set out on a faith-challenging adventure. Traveling to a foreign land, carrying tens of thousands of dollars through a crowded airport, enduring passport checks, airport con-men, and Ukranian cops with guns-this was a part of their wild ride of international adoption.
But so was God's faithfulness taking new forms each day through the love of friends, the support of family, the comfort of Scriputure and the fellowship of a new church family in a foreign land. And so was the joy of meeting two boys who would become a part of their family.
This book will encourage and affirm couples who are considering, or in the midst of, international adoption and those who support them.

Genres: Adoption, Nonfiction, Memoir, Christian

192 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Ted Kluck writes on topics ranging from Mike Tyson to the Emergent Church. Ted has played professional indoor football, coached high school football, trained as a professional wrestler, served as a missionary, and taught writing courses at the college level.

Reviews

[Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

*4.25*
Really takes you on the emotional roller-coaster ride of international adoption. Easy reading style, and I always appreciate Kluck’s humor, and his ability look to God in everyday situations.

[Crystal Medrano · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The writing style made it easy to read, and yet I’ve had more self examination due to this book than many of the more intellectual books I have read as of late.
The honest story gives an insider look at the international adoption process. It also made me think more seriously about what it means to be adopted into the family of God, and the sanctification process that goes along with it.

[Claire Skinner · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good! Written by Charlie’s uncle, I feel like I got to learn more about Ted and KK🥰 Seeing God’s faithfulness in the midst of challenges in adoption. Would recommend!

[Tara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great quick read on a Sunday afternoon. We are in the midst of an international adoption ourselves, and like most parents in this situation we are desperate to connect with people feeling the way that we do.

[Maggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Be open to doing hard things and things I never expected knowing plans can change in an instant. While also trusting that the Lord will always provide for us financially and He is aware of His children. Lean on others for support through our adoptions. Miracles will happen.

[Kevin Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book detailing the struggles of overseas adoption. It's honest with hilarity woven into each page.

[Chris Graves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Basically, I want to write like Kluck when I grow up. His writing is fun, honest, and witty. I love the fact that Kluck is a real Cristian guy who also is adopting. It's not like the typical, tear-jerking adoption books my wife reads. Kluck had tough adoption trips, money stress, and real struggles with infertility. I like that he deals with those honestly and with faith, yet in a funny way. If you are a guy who is adopting, then read this.

[Agitatus · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only book I've read in recent memory (the last 10 years?) that I've read in less than 24 hours, and this is not a negative comment on the content. This was a very engaging and sardonic account of Ted's journey to adopt children from a foreign country. The humor speeds the story along, while the pathos rips your heart out. Ted is a great writer, and I will look forward to reading more of his work.

[Videoclimber(AKA)MTsLilSis · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was very well written. The author is funny and shares all the ins and outs of he and his wife's journey to becoming parents. Mr. Kluck is quick to point out that not everything will go well. You will spend a lot of money. You will not understand everything about the country you are going to. This is a no holds barred account of what he himself has gone through. I recommend to everyone considering adopting out of country. This is a quick read.

[Ruthie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two thumbs up for this heart warming memoir of a man becoming a father through adoption in the Ukraine. A great inside look at life in the Ukraine, infertility, and a fathers love... Hillarious at times, emotional others, very easy to read. Great book!!

[Jeff Learned · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty much a travelogue/journal of two international adoptions. Who knew Ukraine was so depressing!? This was entertaining, heart wrenching, and uplifting.

I you've every wondered what adopting from a European country was like, this is for you.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an engaging, well-written true story made even more interesting to me as we go to school with the subject of this book, and I've met the author and his wife. Full of wit and transparency. Recommended.

[Polly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do I love this book because I know its author? No. I love its author and his wife and family because I love this book. You just have to read it to understand. Love, love, love...