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Arms Full of Love: Inspiring True Stories that Celebrate the Gift of Family
Delilah opens her heart to share the joy and blessing of family
More than 8 million people tune in each night to hear the soothing voice of Delilah, America's favorite nighttime radio host, and each week, dedicated listeners send her letters with their own stories of the heartache, healing and happiness that their families bring them.
This unforgettable book compiles the best of those letters and pairs them with stirring songs to recreate the magic of Delilah's radio show. She also shares stories of her own family, and the laughs, worries and love her twelve children—nine of them adopted—have brought into her life. There are chapters for sisters and brothers, husbands and wives, sons and daughters, adoptive families, blended families, extended families and even the people who feel like family.
These inspiring stories
– A woman who received an unexpected gift on Christmas—a beautiful baby boy
– A stranger's miraculous encounter with a young girl that finally helps her grieve for her father
– A fractured family reunited by a love that knows no distance
– A son who returns from the war to surprise his father with a Purple Heart
The real families, real grace and real love showcased here make this a collection to cherish. And most importantly, the unconditional love that shines through in each letter reminds us that the perfect family is our own family.
More than 8 million people tune in each night to hear the soothing voice of Delilah, America's favorite nighttime radio host, and each week, dedicated listeners send her letters with their own stories of the heartache, healing and happiness that their families bring them.
This unforgettable book compiles the best of those letters and pairs them with stirring songs to recreate the magic of Delilah's radio show. She also shares stories of her own family, and the laughs, worries and love her twelve children—nine of them adopted—have brought into her life. There are chapters for sisters and brothers, husbands and wives, sons and daughters, adoptive families, blended families, extended families and even the people who feel like family.
These inspiring stories
– A woman who received an unexpected gift on Christmas—a beautiful baby boy
– A stranger's miraculous encounter with a young girl that finally helps her grieve for her father
– A fractured family reunited by a love that knows no distance
– A son who returns from the war to surprise his father with a Purple Heart
The real families, real grace and real love showcased here make this a collection to cherish. And most importantly, the unconditional love that shines through in each letter reminds us that the perfect family is our own family.
- GenresNonfiction
172 pages, Paperback
First published September 18, 2012
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About the author
Delilah .
4 books76 followersDelilah is one of America’s most popular radio personalities; her program airs daily, with an estimated 9 million listeners each week, nationwide. She has been inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame and the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Her show’s success earned her a National Association of Broadcasters’ Marconi Award in 2016 as Network/Syndication Personality of the Year and a GRACIE Award in 2012.
Delilah is also the founder of Point Hope, an NGO non-profit that champions forgotten children, particularly those in the Ghanaian community, Buduburam, as well as those in the American foster care system.
The mother of thirteen children—ten of them adopted, Delilah splits her time between her nighttime radio program, trips to Ghana, her 55-acre working farm, and her large family.
She is the author of three previous books: Love Someone Today, Love Matters, and Arms Full of Love.
Delilah is also the founder of Point Hope, an NGO non-profit that champions forgotten children, particularly those in the Ghanaian community, Buduburam, as well as those in the American foster care system.
The mother of thirteen children—ten of them adopted, Delilah splits her time between her nighttime radio program, trips to Ghana, her 55-acre working farm, and her large family.
She is the author of three previous books: Love Someone Today, Love Matters, and Arms Full of Love.
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August 26, 2019
Great to read with someone you love.
February 5, 2014
Delilah...
Enjoyed reading your book, Arms Full of Love and especially learning more about you and your family, especially loved the stories inserted from some of your listeners. What ever your dreams are at this point in your life...Here to your dreams!
Lizg
Enjoyed reading your book, Arms Full of Love and especially learning more about you and your family, especially loved the stories inserted from some of your listeners. What ever your dreams are at this point in your life...Here to your dreams!
Lizg
November 5, 2019
This is a beautiful compilation of letters and notes from Delilah’s years on the radio. The stories are full of love, joy, and faith. It’s a quick read and perfect to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart.
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March 11, 2017Category: Self-Help
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March 12, 2013Great inspiring stories.
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