A heartwarming collection of true stories that weave a rich tapestry of the adoption experience from many different perspectives: birthmothers, adoptive parents and grandparents, and adopted children and adults. These inspiring stories reveal the challenges and joys of the lifelong adoption journey including: the pain of letting go of a child, the wonderment of meeting "your" perfect child halfway around the world, the challenges of adopting an older child already set in his ways, watching a child's potential flourish in a loving environment, sibling rivalry and eventual bonding, integrating a child's culture into a new multiracial family, finding peace in the search for identity, roots and unanswered questions, and feeling the happiness and love that comes from forming a family. While each story is unique, the emotions conveyed are universal: love, loss, hope and joy. The collection will appeal to everyone affected by adoption, regardless of their phase in the journey. Stunning black-and-white photos are included.