Tied with Heartstrings

by Marian D. Reinford (Complied by), Emily D. Martin (Complied by)

True, encouraging stories of joy and grief from adoptive and foster families.

417 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Jasmine Strite · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first half of this book almost made me want to not even finish it. And I very rarely don’t finish books. I felt angered by the clichés, and what to me felt like wrong thought patterns. But the second half of the book was so different. Much more conversation about trauma, therapy, boundaries and support systems in caring for children. Skip the first half of the book, unless you are reading it for perspective. But definitely enjoy the 2nd half!

[Emma Filbrun · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are interested in adoption or foster care, Tied With Heartstrings is a must-read. These 120 short chapters were written mostly by adoptive mothers, about their experiences with the children they have taken in. Many stories are about successful adoptions that have brought much joy to the family; a few tell of heartbreak when the family was not able to help a very troubled child. All the stories radiate the love of Christ toward those children who desperately need a loving home and family. A few stories are written by the adoptive father, or a sibling, and a few are even by adoptees themselves. The contributors are all conservative Mennonites.

Read my full review here.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

A unique collection of hearts affected by foster care and adoption.