MissyKuss

Honest, raw, relatable

Revisado: 07-25-24

I am only now reading this as JD Vance has become the VP pick of President Trump. To say that there are probably not very many in government service with a childhood like JD’s in an understatement. It will be very interesting to see what type of policies he endorses and work toward. The ‘forgotten man and woman, boy and girl’ could be well served by someone with such honest awareness of how millions of people in the country struggle. Also, his refusal to ever consider himself a victim should inspire everyone who has had a harder journey that the ‘perfect American dream’.
I enjoyed this tremendously!

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Outstanding

Revisado: 06-24-24

This book was racked with sadness and horror, yet at the same time filled with love and hope. It’s a beautiful glimpse as to how all of those truths can exist at the same time. Those of us who didn’t live through that period cannot even begin to understand what people lived through, survived, how so many died and a few conquered with their spirits intact, and scarred. God save us from such a day again.
Beautiful narration, superbly done.

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A story of strength and resilience

Revisado: 06-04-24

Beautifully told, multi-faceted. People’s determination to make a better life, to shoulder incredible challenges, to choose life despite the hardships.

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Extraordinary Indeed

Revisado: 05-31-24

Beautiful story of hardship, faith (taking the better part of a lifetime to find), suffering, true family and friendship.

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This story will forever change you.

Revisado: 05-29-24

Regardless of who you are or where you come from, chances are you have never had to withstand the challenges and circumstances the children in these Chinese orphanage have had to face. This book plumbs the depths of rough beginnings to a degree that age 61 I really have never heard of. For that I feel shame and guilt. While so very sad it also inspires me to see the hope, love and goodness God has put in the hearts of the volunteers and adopting parents whose story is told here. I particularly enjoyed the parents letters to Kay at the end of the book. I am also so very humbled by the willingness of the volunteers to subject themselves to this kind of environment and trauma knowing they could add even a small measure of love and kindness to these precious child lives. The willingness of the volunteers to hold in their devastation, sadness and anger to relate to the paid caregivers so as not to loose accessibility to children who so desperately need examples of loving humanity. This book forces me to pray that God would use this to change me from within so that He can use me for the good of those less fortunate.

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While told in a sweet way, she clearly got the daily ‘talking points’.

Revisado: 03-28-24

I would have enjoyed this very much if she had left out her derision of people who think differently from her about politics. I feel like I want to tell her to consider her audience. Her personal story was interesting, but not one political statement she made was not straight from the script. Not one original thought about ‘the other side’, just further widening the gap.
I’m very happy she has found real meaning in life and respect her accomplishments. I have followed her from her very beginning. We are about the same age, and LHOTP was like a guiding force in my childhood. The conservative values that LIW taught of helped to mold my belief system that has carried me through life. She and I have found so many of the same things in this life to be what matters. Unbelievable how we can share so many truths and still see things so vastly different.

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So powerful! This was God’s plan for you!

Revisado: 11-29-23

A very raw, brave, vulnerable and honest search revealing God’s heart for His people’s freedom. I love that Jinger doesn’t spout her opinions but shares her struggles from a Biblical perspective. I think this book has the potential to help every Christian clear away the legalistic fog of seeking Christ. Man tarnishes everything he touches, including faith in Jesus Christ. This book helps you see and recognize all the untruths out there and return to just what God reveals of himself and his desires for his people. I truly, especially hope that members of her biological family read and are released by the wisdom in this book. God bless you Jinger! You have allowed Him to use you in a powerful way!

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Powerful!

Revisado: 10-29-23

A rare and insightful glimpse into a very unique family and rare woman grappling with a more than common issue facing parents and children today. My family knows some of this struggle as well as the beauty of having a miraculous child on the spectrum. I have come to feel a bit sorry for families that do not have a special angel in their family, but I really appreciate Valerie’s sharing of the pain, isolation, loneliness, stresses on relationships, etc. A must read for anyone wanting to have their mind expanded to the possibilities of unique individuals.

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An amazing woman kicking hiney!

Revisado: 07-24-23

This book inspires and delights. I love and respect Sarah’s dignity and perseverance. She’s another example of not despite her humble beginnings but because of them she learns the valuable lessons of life and how to forge her place in it. This could be anyone’s story - if they are willing to leave behind their victim mentality and glimpse their own power and greatness. I applaud you Sarah Frey!

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Enchanting

Revisado: 06-27-23

Tinder is one of my favorite books in the series. Loving a grandson who is very different (and non-verbal) but as full of wonderful traits as Tinder himself, this book brings me great joy.

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