Review and Giveaway: Finding Family in a Far-Away Land by Amanda Wall

 

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Book Details:

Book Title:  Finding Family in a Far-Away Land: An Adoption Story by Amanda Wall
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 4-10),  44 pages
Genre:  Children's Picture Book, Adoption
Publisher:  BookBaby
Release date:   March 29, 2021
Content Rating:  G for everyone.

Book Description:

Every adoption experience is uniquely different but the yearning to have unconditional family love is universal. Two Indian sisters, Priya and Ari, experience what it's like to be adopted into a multi-cultural, interracial family. Walk alongside these two charming, dynamic girls as they journey through the adoption transition to a new country full of new experiences!

"Finding Family in a Far-Away Land" is a pensive and sometimes comical book that demonstrates how children can experience the same journey quite differently. A glossary of cultural terms is included so that all can learn and enjoy what Ari and Priya cherish about their Indian roots. This story is meant to be a resource to those hoping to learn about one family's adoption experience― and may even help a child process their own adoption story. The intended audience for this book is children ages 4-10.

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My Thoughts:

I enjoyed this story the author wrote about bringing her two adopted daughters home from India to Colorado. The melding of this family was a very inspirational tale. Written from Priya's point of view (the older sister), we get their story before they lost their family, their time in the orphanage, to finally the adoption to their forever family.

Written in a very relatable way, we get to see how our customs were just a bit different than what Priya and her sister are used to. But that is ok as they learn to try different things, taste different food, they also tell their stories as to their customs and their life experiences. And their struggles are written in such an encouraging and overcoming way that I wanted to stand up and cheer for this family.

The art was whimsical, bright, and colorful, this really was a lovely story of an adoption and how love can make a family whether born into it or chosen.

I was provided a copy of this novel from the author. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

 

Meet the Author:

Amanda is a mother of four with a heart towards adoption. She lives in Colorado with her family but loves to travel and connect with others through their culture. Educating families on adoption is a passion for Amanda because the adoptees' voice is often unheard.

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