The Yellow Sock: An Adoption Story

by Angela Elwell Hunt

Megan and Dave Wingfield want nothing more than to be parents . . . to welcome a child of their own. When they aren't able to conceive a pregnancy after two years of trying, they decide to adopt . . . and find that journey is also fraught with mishaps and the potential for broken hearts. Can Megan learn to trust God with the desires of her heart? A novella by Angela Hunt, an adoptive mother, about the special way God uses adoption to bring families together.

Genres: Fiction, Adoption, Christian, Christian Fiction

120 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 23, 2009

About the author

Christy-Award winner Angela Hunt writes for readers who have learned to expect the unexpected in novels from this versatile author. With nearly six million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the best-selling author of more than 165 works ranging from picture books (The Tale of Three Trees) to novels.

Now that her two children are grown, Angie and her husband live in Florida with Very Big Dogs (a direct result of watching Turner and Hooch and Sandlot too many times). This affinity for mastiffs has not been without its rewards--one of their dogs was featured on Live with Regis and Kelly as the second-largest canine in America. Their dog received this dubious honor after an all-expenses-paid trip to Manhattan for the dog and the Hunts, complete with VIP air travel and a stretch limo in which they toured New York City.

Afterward, the dog gave out pawtographs at the airport.

Angela admits to being fascinated by animals, medicine, psychology, unexplained phenomena, and “just about everything” except sports. Books, she says, have always shaped her life— in the fifth grade she learned how to flirt from reading Gone with the Wind.

Her books have won the coveted Christy Award, several Angel Awards from Excellence in Media, and the Gold and Silver Medallions from Foreword Magazine’s Book of the Year Award. In 2007, her novel The Note was featured as a Christmas movie on the Hallmark channel. Romantic Times Book Club presented her with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006, and American Christian Fiction Writers bestowed the same award in 2019.

In 2006, Angela completed her Master of Biblical Studies in Theology degree and completed her second doctorate in 2015. When she’s not home reading or writing, Angie often travels to teach writing workshops at schools and writers’ conferences. And to talk about her dogs, of course.

Reviews

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Yellow Sock was a short read, but it conveyed a good story. I could feel the pain from the MC when they learned that they couldn't have a child and then the struggles of the adoption process. I was glad to see that there really were "yellow socks" and that the title fit the story. It was a memorable read and I recommend it.

[Loraine · Rating 5 out of 5]

SUMMARY: Megan and Dave Wingfield want nothing more than to be parents . . . to welcome a child of their own. When they aren’t able to conceive a pregnancy after two years of trying, they decide to adopt . . . and find that journey is also fraught with mishaps and the potential for broken hearts. Can Megan learn to trust God with the desires of her heart?

REVIEW: A poignantly sweet novella, this story captures the internal struggles of both the husband and wife as they try to have and then adopt a child. I really like both the main characters and felt they were very realistically portrayed. I could empathize with the characters in this story as I have watched my son and daughter in law go through similar struggles in order to begin a family. Bravo to this author for covering a topic in fiction that is not dealt with very often.

FAVORITE QUOTES: "Hope deferred makes the hear sick; but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life."

"Children may come from the wombs of women, but all of them spring from the hand of God. They are only placed in our safekeeping for a little while."

[Esther Filbrun · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute story, but also tugged on my heart strings some. Loved it.

[The Reading Panda · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favorite topics/genres in fiction is adoption. If the story revolves around adoption, there is a high probability that I will read it. This is a story about a loving and solid couple who decide to adopt a baby girl from S. Korea. What made the novella memorable was that I felt the difficulty of being patient throughout the arduous journey of adoption right along with the couple. I was not expecting a novella to reflect so vividly the drawn out process of adoption. Of course, I would have preferred the story to depict how the family was after the arrival of the baby from S. Korea, but that was not what the author intended with the novella. All in all, it is a short and sweet read that will leave you smiling.

[Heidi | Paper Safari Book Blog · Rating 3 out of 5]

The narrator was a bit distracting - her pacing was a bit strange and her voice, though she tried to change it for each character seemed almost robotic and lacking in emotion. I felt like I was listening to Hal from 2001 a space Odyssey read a book. I think I would recommend reading this on kindle or paperback instead of listening to the audio since the narration is so distracting.

Since I am not a very religious person and was not raised in the Christian faith some of the writing left me cold. The process of domestic and international adoption was a bit off from the way things really work and the description of private adoption isn't completely accurate but overall the intentions of this book were good. It touched on the emotional side of infertility and adoption that many books gloss over or are afraid to mention.

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I applaud AH for putting her story to page, but the pacing, dialogue, and structure is so dissimilar to other works. Also, I REALLY despise Dave…he willingly puts his wife through 2 years of TTC because he “doesn’t want to go to the urologist”. Well you know what, buddy? Sometimes adults have to do things they don’t want to do for the ones they love. Suck it up. Be a man. Ugh. Oh, and don’t @ me: a man who claims to love his wife sacrifices himself for her, especially if he claims the name of Christ. Ugh. Ugh. Ugh.

[Candy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Touching

This story has all the right ingredients for a good read. I didn't give it give stars because it didn't have that certain sparkle of Angie's novels.

[Emiline Shreve · Rating 5 out of 5]

So sad but so good

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! It might have been because it was so filled with much of what I experienced, as one who struggled with the same issues as the books main characters. As I went through 8 years of tests, fertility injections and drugs, monthly disappointments and tears, miscarriages, and insensitive comments from people (when are you going to start your family?), along with the stress of the adoption process.

I could remember the same sense of hopelessness, that I felt was coming through in the story and felt great angst for the main character. The sense of hope, followed by the pain of disappointment seemed like a thread woven throughout. However, as in my life, the joy of success cannot be expressed enough, as it is truly unique, after these trials.

I enjoy all of this author's books and try to acquire them all to add to my personal library, and if you haven't read her, I highly recommend them!!!

I was given this book from the author, through bookfun.org in exchange for my honest review.

[Anne Rightler · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Yellow Sock by Angela Hunt is a realistic look at infertility and the adoption process. The emotional responses of both the hopeful mother and the father are explored. Anticipation and joy, hopelessness and despair, along with guilt and sorrow are all touched on as the reader sees a young Christian couple try for a couple years to have a child naturally only to finally realize that was not in God's plan for their lives. The story is a reminder that God is in control and as we delight in Him, He will give us the desires of our hearts. The Yellow Sock is a reassuring book for those who are dealing with infertility and the adoption process. Hunt has done her usual great job of putting a first-rate book in the hands of her readers.
I received an audio copy of this book through The Book Club Network (bookfun.org) in exchange for my honest review. I have posted reviews on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Bookfun.org and GoodReads.

[Elizabeth Ray · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a quick, sweet read. Megan and Dave have been trying to get pregnant for 22 months when they find out that they're unable to have children. They decide they want to adopt and register with the state. Then, Megan gets an unexpected call from a missionary friend in South Korea. A baby has been placed on their doorstep and God put Megan's name in his heart. Megan and Dave are so excited and they face many challenges as they try to bring their baby home.

I think Hunt did a good just of displaying Megan's emotions as she wrestles with infertility, the unknown of adoption, and the many months of just waiting. I would've loved if this had been a full novel. Of course, because it was so short, it felt a bit rushed. Also, there were parts of it that didn't seem realistic. Only $7,000 for an international adoption? Becoming approved for adoption in only 6 weeks? Still, it was a heartwarming read.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished listening to this book. Once again Angela Hunt produced a book that is excellent. All the characters were fully developed. You felt like you were there watching from the sidelines. I do not like to give a synopsis, that is available on the cover, I will give my honest opinion of the book. I highly recommend this book. Not only was the story captivating, the reading was well done also. The only thing that is a negative is that it ended way too soon. You will not be disappointed in this novel about a family dealing with adoption. Truly worth the time. This audio book was given to me in exchange for my honest review.

[Cindy Augustine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was really touching!

This is a story about a couple who wanted a baby but struggle with infertility. It takes the reader through all the hurt and frustration many people face with this issue but shows that God is always in control and has a plan. Angela has a way of putting the reader in the story with the characters and invokes their emotions vividly to the reader’s heart. She shows how adoption is, in essence, a birth process all on its own.

Angela did it again! I five this story five stars!

I was given this book by the Book Club Network for my honest review which I have given.

[Joan Arning · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book tells the story of a young couple who have been unable to conceive a baby. They decide to adopt a young child but that is also a long and difficult journey. A old friend who is a missionary in Korea calls to tell them a baby has been left on their doorstep and God impressed him to call them. Angela Hunt has done a good job of making you feel this couple's emotions through this struggle.

I recommend this book to others. I received the audio book through www.bookfun.org in exchange for my honest opinion.

[Janice Sisemore · Rating 5 out of 5]

The yellow sock: a adoption story

The story of a couple wanting to have a baby and the struggles of fertility. A very touching story and loved the way how God works in their lives. I sometime wanted to yell at the husband for not having enough faith when came to his job. But we are human and was showing the human side. I could definitely relate to this book since went through the same struggle myself years ago. I listened to the audio version, the narrator did very good in reading the book. I received this from the book club network for a honest review.

[Cheri Swalwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just finished The Yellow Socks by Angela Hunt. Oh my goodness! What a great story. I used to work in adoption/foster care so I could relate to some of the struggles that the family went through dealing with infertility and the process of adoption. It was a great read and reminded me again that waiting for a child, whether through nine months of pregnancy or longer through adoption is difficult, regardless.

I received this book for free from The Book Club Network in exchange for my honest review. I have posted on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Goodreads, and Deeper Shopping.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Yellow Sock is a great novella, one that I believe portrays the struggles and emotional strain a couple goes through with trying to conceive and then, when finding out they can't, decide to adopt. The length of time it can take to get a child through adoption is amazing. I loved how this book is somewhat based from the author's own life, as she adopted two children herself. A very good book and a one that can be read very quickly. I would recommend this book.

[Deanna Stevens · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are struggling with fertility issues then this heart touching story of The Yellow Sock: An Adoption Story by Angela Hunt then this one will touch you. It tells a story about a young couple who struggle with fertility issues, each other and their faith. The author showed me through this couples struggles and their emotions.. a new insight on the journey of infertility and adoption. I was gifted an audiobook from The Book Club Network for review.

[Emma Filbrun · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed The Yellow Sock. As a novella, it’s short enough that it can be read fairly quickly, and quite well-written. It kept my attention from beginning to end, even though I knew how it would likely end.

Read my full review here.

[Virginia Winfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a wonderful romance. I received the audiobook version through Bookfun.org for a fair and honest opinion. I really enjoyed listening to this story of hope for a couple trying to conceive a child. It shows many of the emotions a couple goes through alone and together when they have troubles conceiving. Great story.

[Hana Bilqisthi · Rating 3 out of 5]

suka sama deskripsi konflik internal megan ketika menanti kehamilan yang tidak kunjung datang hingga memutuskan untuk mengadopsi anak, dan penjelasan tentang proses adopsi di amerika dan penantiannya. Ceritanya realistik. :)

[Camie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wish this book was longer!

[Ashlea Nicol]

This helped me calm down about adoption! I really enjoyed the story and how her emotions have followed mine, it definitely made me feel not so alone!

[Jody · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick and simple read. I find it very touching having gone through infertility ourselves.

[Karin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good expression of some of the emotions of the process of adopting a child. I appreciated how she contrasted how the parents handled it differently.

[Betsy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Though I liked the concept of this book, the story line was very predictable, and it could have been more developed.

[Wendy Sparkes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful story.

[Mim-Is-Reading · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short story about strength, faith, surrender and hope.

[Soya · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just loved this book.It's a quick and easy read,but beautifully narrated.Its from real life experience,that is why it feels so good.