4.50/5
Author: Rachel McCracken
Publication Date: Jan 28, 2018
Formats: PDF,Paperback,Kindle,Audible Audiobook
Rating: 4.50/5 out of 184
Publisher: Rachel McCracken
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Dec 30, 2017
I loved this book. Having never gone through the struggles of infertility this book opened my eyes up to what my friends have gone through. But on tops of teaching me about infertility struggles it also gave me motivation to be a better parent and pointed me in a direction at where to start.Jan 05, 2018
I was privy to some of this story as it happened. I saw the heartbreak. I watched the adoption of the Columbian children unfold. I met them and loved them instantly. What a joyful and wonderful experience that was! I met the three sweethearts they adopted in Las Vegas. I worried and rejoiced when they brought Hannah into the world. Very few people could have handled what they took on - and they did it with love and grace.Dec 25, 2017
Wow! This book is a straightforward, honest look into the infertility and adoption journey of one very inspiring woman. The author tells her story in an engaging and entertaining way. As a fellow adoptive mom and mother of a large family, I connected with so much of what she shared. But you don’t have to have experienced adoption or infertility to appreciate reading this book. It is an inspiring story well told. I’m so glad I read this book—it was encouraging and entertaining and (quite simply) Wow! This book is a straightforward, honest look into the infertility and adoption journey of one very inspiring woman. The author tells her story in an engaging and entertaining way. As a fellow adoptive mom and mother of a large family, I connected with so much of what she shared. But you don’t have to have experienced adoption or infertility to appreciate reading this book. It is an inspiring story well told. I’m so glad I read this book—it was encouraging and entertaining and (quite simply) a really good book! ...moreDec 13, 2017
I am inspired and better for having read this book! It was a privilege to travel along the road with this couple as they sought to create a family in ways most parents would find unconventional. The author is refreshingly honest about adoption, fostering and infertility, giving those who have faced these challenges permission to say, "This is really hard!" and hope that there will be joy at some point in the journey.Feb 12, 2018
Though this book follows one woman’s journey, there is a lot of universality to be found for those who have traveled similar paths. Because of that, I will always be drawn to books in this genre. The best parts were the most specific. Too often, however, the author slides in to reminiscences that feel too vague and glossed over to offer much meaning to the reader. She also breaks regularly to offer “Life Lessons,†which I read with varying degrees of appreciation. The best ones, again, were tied Though this book follows one woman’s journey, there is a lot of universality to be found for those who have traveled similar paths. Because of that, I will always be drawn to books in this genre. The best parts were the most specific. Too often, however, the author slides in to reminiscences that feel too vague and glossed over to offer much meaning to the reader. She also breaks regularly to offer “Life Lessons,†which I read with varying degrees of appreciation. The best ones, again, were tied into her story, weaved seamlessly with her experiences that she relates, such as the one for which this book is named:Dec 13, 2017
I loved reading the adventures, heart aches and triumph of the McCracken family. Their trip through multiple pregnancy losses, international adoptions, the foster care system, and a high-risk IVF pregnancy to the family of ten they are today makes for a great story. It is a short and easy read. Although at times Rachel sounds a little “Pollyannaâ€-ish, she doesn’t skim over the difficult and heart rending moments in their journey. She choses to look at the positive and to believe in the power of I loved reading the adventures, heart aches and triumph of the McCracken family. Their trip through multiple pregnancy losses, international adoptions, the foster care system, and a high-risk IVF pregnancy to the family of ten they are today makes for a great story. It is a short and easy read. Although at times Rachel sounds a little “Pollyannaâ€-ish, she doesn’t skim over the difficult and heart rending moments in their journey. She choses to look at the positive and to believe in the power of love, sacrifice and service. I found myself wanting to know more about their lives. I wish I could have seen multiple stories of a “day in life†of the McCracken family as they went from two to ten in just a few short years. I would have loved to sit down with Rachel and Adam and ask: “how do you discipline?†“ What rules did you set?†“How did you help your children through their trauma?†Perhaps that will be in the sequel. I have known many families who struggle with the same issues of infertility, foster care, adoption and the struggles that those entail. Not all of them have as happy of an ending as the McCracken family does. But they all had a strong desire to create a family and to make the world a better place. It was great to hear of the McCracken’s success in building a healthy life for their children. She talks about the political, emotional, financial and spiritual issues surrounding each of those topics. A great read for anyone who interested in pregnancy loss, adoptions, foster care and fertility treatment. It’s a great read for anyone who wants an uplifting and inspiring story about a specially created and blended family. ...moreAug 10, 2019
Chasing Kites is about a mother’s journey, including struggles and successes, with fertility, adoption, and foster care. This memoir offered insight into what it’s like to build a blended family and what that process is like. However, many points of the book felt really preachy and disjointed. It also felt like the author was bragging about how great of a parent she is and I often felt uncomfortable about the way she talked about her adopted children (referring to 4 children adopted from Chasing Kites is about a mother’s journey, including struggles and successes, with fertility, adoption, and foster care. This memoir offered insight into what it’s like to build a blended family and what that process is like. However, many points of the book felt really preachy and disjointed. It also felt like the author was bragging about how great of a parent she is and I often felt uncomfortable about the way she talked about her adopted children (referring to 4 children adopted from Colombia as niños, for example). It was a brief read, but I think there are better books out there on this topic such as A Forever Family by Rob Scheer. ...moreDec 26, 2017
Even knowing the people in the book rather well ;) I still learned a lot! Thank you for sharing something so tender and private and touching.Dec 27, 2017
InterestingFeb 13, 2018
This was a fabulous memoir. It was everything I wanted it to be with the truth about Emotions and struggles on this journey. Rachel is amazing and she shares such important lessons in this book.Sep 30, 2018
Too much about the mother's feelings and wishes, no real story about the kids or raising them.Jan 03, 2018
I loved this book. The author is very real and relatable. The book is an honest portrait of the up and down emotions that come with fostering, adopting and infertility. It is a book filled with hope and love and shows a lot of options on ones journey to motherhood.Dec 29, 2017
A real life storyMar 03, 2018
I was interested in this book as someone close to me is experiencing infertility. This was a well written book which helped me see how those in that situation deal with the emotions and all else that goes with it. A quick readDec 30, 2017
Powerful JourneyJan 15, 2019
Such a wonderful, honest, heartfelt book. I highlighted so many wonderful insights from the author. I have never related to a book so much. It’s a quick read and I highly recommend it for anyone who has struggled with infertility or has a blended family. So thankful I stumbled across this book!Jan 13, 2018
I really enjoyed the stories and insights about adoption and foster care, and the families experiences with them and with infertility. However, I didn’t really care for the parts where the author got kind of preach. I would have preferred more stories about their experiences of expanding and blending their family.Apr 25, 2018
Honest, positive message, excellent read for all familiesNov 11, 2018
Awesome.Nov 06, 2019
I relate to so many parts if this story, this life. Author experiences and shares enormous amounts of grief and loss equally with love, courage to risk and acceptanc, without overwhelming the reader.. I love the honesty and openness regarding adoption and birth children. As an adoptive mother and grandmother, both open and closed, I get it. Thank you for sharing an very important story.Feb 17, 2018
For me this required a box of tissues. Just sayin'.Dec 14, 2017
Inspirational!Apr 08, 2018
A moving and emotional book which I read very quickly.Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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