Emma's Story: From Orphan to Treasured Daughter

by Bob Sjogren, Stephani R. Jenkins

Tara is a missionary in Turkey who is looking for a miracle in her persistent requests to volunteer at an orphanage. Graham and Becky are a middle-aged, American couple who are called to minister alongside Tara where they have no experience and no resources. Emma is a little girl who is born into a drug-ridden and violent family and through a series of events, finds herself in the very same orphanage.

Told through the perspectives of both humans and angels, Emma's Story opens up the world of the "cursed" children who are physically or mentally handicapped and trapped in a culture that believes they are lost causes. However, God's love and sovereignty gives them a chance to live like they never have before and the phrase, "what you did for the least of these" becomes much more than Tara, Graham and Becky could have ever thought or imagined.

167 pages, Paperback

First published July 30, 2008

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love that this was written by a home school graduate! Of course the spiritual warfare parts are imaginative, but still remind you that there is a lot more going on in our circumstances than we can know, which makes faith in a sovereign God so important. Emma's story will touch you and make you think!

[Esther Shingler · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wanted to quit reading this because the beginning was so dark. Out of a hopeless situation, God gave this little girl freedom! This was written similarly to a Frank Peretti novel (showing the spiritual warfare occuring). Very moving and convicting story.

[Lori Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very thought provoking book, with angels and demons talking with one another. A wonderful story.
Adoption can be hard.

[Chad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book, very well written. About the adoption of a handicapped little girl in Turkey and the spiritual struggles and triumphs involved in taking care of what the Islamic mind calls "cursed" children. The author does a fantastic job of depicting the battles fought between Angels and Demons ( Frank Perretti -ish). Yes, the author is my niece - and I'm quite proud of her.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the way this book was written. I could see this making a good movie.