Bec: This book was amazing, like shining a light on exactly how we feel as foster carers sometimes. It’s amazing to have a Christian view point to all we do as foster carers. This book made me feel seen. Every Christian foster carer should have this book.
United Kingdom on Sep 11, 2023
Amazon Customer: So Jamie’s book made me both want to foster yesterday and run for the hills. Her honesty about the struggles was appreciated and I think valuable to know what the world of fostering can be like. Although I felt intimidated and overwhelmed by some of the scenarios she described, the reflections and profound depth of her calling to fostering was very inspiring. I left feeling motivated to reach deep down and step outside of my own fear to live more boldly my Christian faith through loving the lesser of these.
United States on Jun 24, 2023
Devon: Jamie’s book covers a variety of topics that foster parents are likely to encounter in their journey and she continually and beautifully points to the gospel of Jesus Christ. She’s real and relatable in her writing, sharing some very real struggles in her own home, but providing parents with resources and encouragement to navigate a broken system. Definitely recommend to any foster parents, social workers, church leaders, etc!!
United States on Jun 24, 2023
S.W.: Jamie Finn’s Instagram posts have been an encouragement to me for awhile. It was so fun to sit and read chapters of the same subjects that she touches on in her ig posts. I was blessed to hear her heart for her children, their families and what God calls us to in the midst of all of it. So excited to read your next book!
United States on May 26, 2023
Victoria: Such a good book to read for foster families! Thank you!
Canada on Oct 12, 2022
CharityCharity: I devoured this book quickly and found so many nugets to encourage me as an adoptive/former foster/kinship mama, and Social worker.
Jamie's heart for sharing the realness and the rawness of these journeys, coupled with the wrestling of faith, is a book that was definitely needed in this space.
Canada on Apr 30, 2022
Kayla Reuangrith: This book is so brilliant! Thank you Jamie for writing and sharing your experiences, and encouraging us regarding the heart of God.
Canada on Mar 07, 2022
kyle chatfieldkyle chatfield: My husband and I have been licensed to foster for a few months, and we're in the process of waiting for our first placement.
This book was so encouraging. It's a reminder of why we have decided to step into this mission. I'll read this over and over again.
I'll read this when we have the first guest in our home, when I'm looking for hope, when I need a reminder of the "why", when I need to hear the Gospel, when I'm having a hard night or again, in the process of waiting.
These words and perspectives: they're for every Christian.
Yes, you can read this through the lens of foster care, but it can be read by anyone striving to look more like Christ or grow closer to Him.
I stopped in moments of reading to praise God, to dive into the Word, and just to pray... It truly drew me closer to my God each time I read a chapter.
Get this book if you know someone who has a heart for foster care; it could be the biggest way to support them.
Get this book if you're thinking of fostering, or if you're in the process of licensing.
Get this book if you're pastoring or desire to pastor and shepherd others.
Get this book if you need encouragement in the process, in...
United States on Mar 04, 2022
Steven Peters: Couldn’t put this one down! Filled with encouragement for the weary, from a place of love. Even nonfoster parents will gain so much insight into this world of foster care!
Canada on Feb 19, 2022
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| Total Reviews | 105 reviews | 299 reviews | 375 reviews |
| ISBN-10 | 1540901866 | 0008436614 | 1950948269 |
| Adoption (Books) | Adoption | Adoption | |
| Publisher | Baker Books | HarperElement | Freiling Publishing |
| Christian Social Issues (Books) | Christian Social Issues | ||
| Parenting (Books) | Parenting | ||
| Language | English | English | English |
| Item Weight | 10.2 ounces | 8.1 ounces | 14.3 ounces |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19 in Adoption #159 in Christian Social Issues #572 in Parenting | #105 in Adoption #134 in Child Abuse #5,124 in Memoirs | #449 in Political Conservatism & Liberalism#783 in Black & African American Biographies#2,353 in Christian Inspirational |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9/5 stars of 368 ratings | 4.8/5 stars of 3,415 ratings | 4.9/5 stars of 2,747 ratings |
| Paperback | 240 pages | 336 pages | |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.55 x 8.5 inches | 5.08 x 0.83 x 7.8 inches | 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1540901866 | 978-0008436612 | 978-1950948260 |
I am recommending or giving this book to every Christian I know fostering, considering foster care or somehow involved in the foster care system. Thank you Jamie for opening your heart, asking the hard questions and inviting us to seek God with you through all the joy and pain.
United States on Oct 14, 2023