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(Letters and Reflections to My Adopted Daughters) compiled by Jody Moreen, 2005 Pleasant Word Publishers, a division of Wine Press Publishing)
John Newton, 1700's British pastor and Hymn writer of the famous hymn, "Amazing Grace" penned 21 letters to his adopted daughter Elizabeth Catlett that were published in the 1800's, also He wrote his reflections of his other adopted daughter Eliza Cunningham, sharing the last 3 weeks of her young 14 year life (she died of tuberculosis in England) He shares her strong faith in God and her amazing courage and compassion for others, even in her fragile state. Both Elizabeth and Eliza were cousins, both orphaned when their parents died of illnesses in the 1700's. Newton and his wife Polly were unable to have children and through prayer chose to adopt their orphaned nieces. This 126 page volume is softcover and can be viewed on adoptionshop.com, Amazon.com, Half.com, barnesandnoble.com, christianbooks.com and Ebay.On Ebay search under "John Newton". Amazon.com shares the book contents and sample chapters.
(The words to the famous hymn "Amazing Grace" are printed at the end of the book.
Great New book for parents, adoptive parents and young girls and adopted girls!
Or check with your local library- Reference departments often have forms for suggestions to order new books for the library- fill out a form and suggest this book- and then you and others can also enjoy it! Often they contact the one who suggested to book as the first to borrow the book. I also did this for Adoptive Families magazine and our library then ordered it!

Jody Moreen, adoptee, Editor, Adoption Blessings Journal