Journey to My Daughter: A Memoir about Adoption and Self-Discovery

by Jennifer Rose Asher

"This book is my adoption story, but it is much more than that. It is also the story of how I discovered what is important in life and how I learned to trust the universe." Journey to My Daughter is about becoming a mother. It details everything from author Jennifer Rose Asher’s decision to have a child, two miscarriages, a whirlwind trip to Vietnam, and how she eventually found her daughter. Along the way, Jennifer and her husband tried multiple approaches while looking for a child and would never have predicted how and where they would find her. This memoir is also about self-discovery. It’s as much a tale about recognizing and following signs from the universe as it is a story about family. Along the way, Asher learns to release her driven, forceful nature just enough to allow herself to follow the tide of the journey, making her quest more peaceful and allowing her to achieve her goal of motherhood. Whether you’re a prospective adoptive parent, have experienced a miscarriage, or have no plans to have children at all, Journey to My Daughter will help you find solace, hope, and a few laughs along the way.

262 pages, Paperback

Published December 13, 2021

Reviews

[S. Jeyran Main · Rating 4 out of 5]

Journey to my daughter is a beautiful memoir written about love, adoption, and finding yourself. It all begins with Jennifer and her husband deciding to have children. After two miscarriages and a lot more heartache, they choose to find other ways to become parents. Little did they know that their beautiful girl would find them instead, so this book truly takes you on a journey, adoring every moment and cherishing every sentence.

The book is an adoption story, and you get to read how the author follows the signs given by the universe not only to find what she is looking for but also to learn more about herself.
The literature has a nice flow to it. The memoir is written in stages, and you can definitely feel how the author has spoken from her heart. I enjoyed reading this memoir and appreciate all that it entailed. The cover design suited the content inside.

I recommend this book to those who like to read adoptions stories and appreciate memoirs.

[RainLady777 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jesse Broadt recommended this book to me and she usually doesn't read memoirs so I knew it had to be good. It definitely was!! 5 star all the way.

[Sarah Schott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Journey to My Daughter ranks as one of the best books I have ever read! It is packed with love, grief, humor, and so many plot twists. This unbelievably true story had me so engaged I zipped through the entire book in two days! Jennifer does an amazing job of painting the characters as if they were your closest friends and family members. I cried, laughed, and gasped out loud so many times! On top of everything, I learned so much about the adoption process. Even if you have not or do not plan to adopt a child, this book is still for you. In fact, as someone who knows little about the adoption process, I felt I was even more encapsulated. Trust me, you have to give this book a read.

[Jessica Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is nothing same-old, same-old about THIS story! I was going to read one chapter and come back to it in the evening and I read the entire book. It's an outstanding blow by blow of the transition from not wanting children to desperately wanting a child, and then finding out it may not be possible, only to be given hope, lose that hope, find that hope again, and persevere against all odds for what was obviously destiny! Very unexpected twists along the way and a sneak peak into other countries, cultures and lives that no one would EVER be able to write about unless that person LIVED it. Five star all the way!!

[Misti · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a wonderful read. Funny, emotional, adventure. For anyone considering adoption, this is a great read to help you with your journey.

[Rachell Kitchen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartwarming story of hope and a MUST read!

Asher is a wonderful memoirist…

Journey to My Daughter is a heartfelt and insightful read not only for families who are thinking of adoption but for anyone who is searching for that something that is missing in their life. Jennifer shares her doubts and fears and through her journey of trusting the process, she gives the reader hope that you too can find that “thing” that is missing in your life no matter what that thing is for you.

All women should read this book. If you haven’t read it yet, do!

[Lisa Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing tale of a mother in need of a child

I do not personally know anyone that has gone through the adoption process, but reading this really hit me. I don't realize how emotional the adoption process could be. I know there are instances where birth parents back out, but the journey leading up to that is rough. The process that was gone through in another country was at times scary and I worried there would be a bad outcome. I'm glad everything worked out at the end though. As the author says it wasn'ther time or her baby like she thought. She just had to go through a process to figure that out. Even if it was a difficult and complicated one. I'm very happy that it all worked out in the end for everyone.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

The open honesty and truth the author lays out right from the beginning had me hooked. The journey from the start revealing her true feelings about not ever wanting children to eventually taking you through her thought process and decision to start a family is captivating. I was mostly impressed and in awe of her sheer will and determination through it all. She leaves nothing out in terms of emotion and the truth about what you think adoption is like and how it really is. Her can do and will do attitude and perseverance pays off in the end. You can feel her emotions and desire to bring home her daughter as if you were right there with her. I could not put it down! A beautiful and heartwarming must read for every one!

[Lori Keesey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I met Jennifer by accident through social media. She reached out to me, inviting me to read her memoir about her daughter's adoption. Though I've never adopted, am not adopted, I couldn't put her book down. I gained a lot from her account and realized the lessons she learned also pertained to me. Readers considering adoption or in the process of adopting a child will no doubt benefit from her knowledge and experience. But I benefitted, too. So glad I read her well-written, engaging book. Thank you, Jennifer, for reaching out to me.

[Bekah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so good. I couldn't put it down. I just had to know what happened. Around every corner there was a plot twist. I had so many emotions while reading. I laughed, I was happy, I was worried, I cried, and I was angry. She had to go through so much to get her baby girl. I'm in awe of her strength, resilience, and determination. Very few books have touched me like this one did. It's a must read for all moms.

[Barbara Strickland · Rating 3 out of 5]

Difficult to review

I wasn’t sure what to make of this. The subject is such an emotional one and I do understand people are different in how they handle things. Having watched a close friend go through this very situation I thought the writing lacked emotion as did some of the interactions with other people and consequently struggled to connect. Then again it is such a difficult subject to discuss.
It was a very difficult journey that so many women face and I am so glad it ended with one woman finding her joy.

[Douglas Scherer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Journey to My Daughter is a highly engaging read, with great story telling and cliff hangers. At it's core the book is a heartfelt thriller account of the author Jennifer Asher's journey through the adoption process. While I think this book would be especially useful for people planning to adopt, non-adoptive parents will enjoy it as well. The book's philosophy will resonate with all readers, "I now believe things are meant to happen in their own way and in their own time."

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful written memoir about one woman’s journey through adoption. I enjoyed it immensely!

[Kamryn Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jennifer was so open and honest about her entire story of going through miscarriages and failed adoptions and scary travelling experiences. It pulled at so many heat strings all while also providing great advice and information about the adoption process I did not know before despite my endless research into adoption. So glad I read this!