suebee 228 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 This isn't suggested reading, but a quote I came across recently and wanted to share, and this seems like the most logical thread in which to post it. In reading something for my book group last month, I came across this quote by the late writer John Dunne, from an essay he wrote called "Quintana," about his adopted daughter: "All parents realize, or should realize, that children are not possessions, but are only lent to us, angel boarders, as it were. Adoptive parents realize this earlier and perhaps more poignantly than others." I've had several friends who have adopted children describe to me having this precise realization very early on. Seems like an important thought for all parents to bear in mind, so I thought I'd share it. I've said this same thing...though not so eloquently...many times!! Thanks for sharing/reminding! (and welcome to the forum!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TexasFamily 190 Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 This isn't suggested reading, but a quote I came across recently and wanted to share, and this seems like the most logical thread in which to post it. In reading something for my book group last month, I came across this quote by the late writer John Dunne, from an essay he wrote called "Quintana," about his adopted daughter: "All parents realize, or should realize, that children are not possessions, but are only lent to us, angel boarders, as it were. Adoptive parents realize this earlier and perhaps more poignantly than others." I've had several friends who have adopted children describe to me having this precise realization very early on. Seems like an important thought for all parents to bear in mind, so I thought I'd share it. What a beautiful quote. I am going to share this with our adoption ministry group at our next meeting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RHSegura 548 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Bumping for Mari... there are some suggestions in this thread! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob and Nannette Hyland 5 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Thanks for the helpful information for books to read about adoption! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
linlacor 23 Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Yay!!! Just stumbled on this thread.... It is what I am looking for but want to bump in case there are other books recommended. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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