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125th out of 193 books
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202 voters
Delivering Hope
by
Jennifer Ann Holt (Goodreads Author)
Olivia Spencer wants to be a mother more than anything else, but years of infertility have left her soul wounded and her marriage strained. Allison Campbell is a young, single woman who discovers that a moment of excitement has led to an unplanned pregnancy and overwhelming heartache. Deep love paves the way for sacrifice as the lives of these two women touch.
Paperback, 206 pages
Published
February 8th 2012
by Cedar Fort, Inc.
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This book is so so amazing I could have written it myself. It is my story minus a few details but while I was reading it I laughed, I cried and remembered so freshly the frustrations and agony over infertility in my life and all that goes along with it! I read some of it out loud to my husband and he was like wow totally what we went through!
It is such a good book I read it in 5 hours! If you want to read a story of love, infertility, adoption and a birth mothers side of it READ this .
Quite ho...more
It is such a good book I read it in 5 hours! If you want to read a story of love, infertility, adoption and a birth mothers side of it READ this .
Quite ho...more
This book was very true-to-life. It's one of the best fiction books I've read about adoption. Although every woman dealing with infertility has a unique story, I think that many of the feelings they experience are universal, and the author does a great job capturing the emotional turmoil of the adoptive mom. The birth mom's perspective also seemed realistic. I would recommend this for anyone who wants to adopt, who has adopted, or who would like to better understand those who suffer from inferti...more
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(Genre:LDS fiction) This book is told from two view points. Olivia and Michael, a married couple and Allison, a new high school graduate looking forward to college. Olivia and Michael have spent years trying to conceive and have a family and it has taken a toll on both of them and their relationship. When they receive particularly discouraging news about Olivia's ability to get pregnant, Michael wonders if he will ever again see the happy girl he married. Olivia is bitter and angry towards him,...more
Author Jennifer Holt draws on personal experience to add emotion and perspective to both sides of the adoption process in her debut novel, Delivering Hope. The first section of the book pulls the reader into the anticipation and then ultimate heartbreak of Olivia, who wants more than anything to have a child, and her husband, Michael, who worries he is losing his happy, loving wife to the bitterness of infertility.
In the second section of the book we meet Allison, a good, intelligent LDS high sc...more
In the second section of the book we meet Allison, a good, intelligent LDS high sc...more
Delivering Hope by Jennifer Ann Holt
What an inspiring book this is! I loved reading it.
Olivia and Michael are unable to have children. Through years of waiting, anticipation, hope and prayer, the fertility doctors finally tell them there is no chance of them getting pregnant. Olivia has a difficult time accepting this path until she reads her Great Aunt Elizabeth’s journal and finds that this grand lady walked the same road with honor and dignity, giving love and service throughout her life.
All...more
What an inspiring book this is! I loved reading it.
Olivia and Michael are unable to have children. Through years of waiting, anticipation, hope and prayer, the fertility doctors finally tell them there is no chance of them getting pregnant. Olivia has a difficult time accepting this path until she reads her Great Aunt Elizabeth’s journal and finds that this grand lady walked the same road with honor and dignity, giving love and service throughout her life.
All...more
Jan 23, 2012
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5 of 5 stars
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Olivia has struggled with wanting to be a mom with all the infertility she is down and doesn't know what to do. Her marriage is starting to take a toll on both her and her husband. She meets Allison who is a young single woman who has gotten pregnant. She has not clue what to do until both these woman come together.
The book is remarkable. A lot of women will be able to relate. I was up and down through the book as I too struggled with infertility lossing 2 babies and then nothing. I was so depr...more
The book is remarkable. A lot of women will be able to relate. I was up and down through the book as I too struggled with infertility lossing 2 babies and then nothing. I was so depr...more
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Review:
Olivia and Michael Spencer would have been great parents but after trying over a period of time it just was not in the cards for them due to a infertility problem.
Allison Campbell was a senior just out of high school and from one mistake made with her boyfriend (Brandon White) she was now dealing with a unplanned pregnancy.
Through guidance from Allison's' Bishop she was going to the Family Service for support. At this time adoption was not the cards from Allison.
There was lots of dra...more
An easy read and, although predictable, a real feel good happy ending. Thanks, Goodreads....glad I won this one!
I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway and was very excited to tear it out of the envelope and start reading it.
I was a little taken back with some of the religious wording used in the Latter-Day Saints religion that was used in this novel. I am Christian but found it distracting at times not understanding the religion, as another LSD member would. I was lost for a few pages wondering how a Sister or a Brother could have children. I had visions of two people who had pledged their celibacy to Go...more
I was a little taken back with some of the religious wording used in the Latter-Day Saints religion that was used in this novel. I am Christian but found it distracting at times not understanding the religion, as another LSD member would. I was lost for a few pages wondering how a Sister or a Brother could have children. I had visions of two people who had pledged their celibacy to Go...more
This book is great for any LDS women who have been touched by adoption. I cried the entire time I read it. It was a bit cheesy at parts, but it is a perfect read on the ache of infertility and the joys and aches of adoption, and letting the atonement heal us in our trials and struggles.
Let's get the disclaimer out of the way first: I did win this as a Goodreads giveaway, but this is not a paid review...
A heart, it's a pretty basic plot. A married couple are having issues conceiving, and find out that the wife, Olivia, is infertile. She is crushed by this news, as all she has ever wanted to be was a mother. After one accidental relationship, eighteen-year-old high school graduate Allison finds herself pregnant and scared. The rest should speak for herself.
I have mixed feelings...more
A heart, it's a pretty basic plot. A married couple are having issues conceiving, and find out that the wife, Olivia, is infertile. She is crushed by this news, as all she has ever wanted to be was a mother. After one accidental relationship, eighteen-year-old high school graduate Allison finds herself pregnant and scared. The rest should speak for herself.
I have mixed feelings...more
I picked this book up on a Saturday morning and spent the entire day wrapped up in its story. I felt embraced by the amount of love conveyed in this book...I couldn't put it down...until it was finished!
I LOVE how Wesley D. Hutchins, Esq, stated in the front of the book "Somewhere in the world a pregnancy test is negative...and a woman weeps. Somewhere else in the world a pregnancy test is positive...and another woman weeps."
I was AMAZED at the feelings that infertility can cause both in the hus...more
I LOVE how Wesley D. Hutchins, Esq, stated in the front of the book "Somewhere in the world a pregnancy test is negative...and a woman weeps. Somewhere else in the world a pregnancy test is positive...and another woman weeps."
I was AMAZED at the feelings that infertility can cause both in the hus...more
This is a novel that every mother and daughter should read. Though the characters are fictional, the scenarios and feelings are real and complex. Olivia and Michael can't conceive. Allison has made a mistake and is pregnant with no hope of marriage. Their lives intersect and through the hope of the Atonement and the beauty of adoption, their lives begin to heal. The novel is a good look at the adoption program at LDS Family services and takes the reader through just about every stage of the proc...more
At first I had difficulties enjoying the first few chapters because I'm not familiar with the LDS terms. So much emphasis on that church.
I was reminded of the Biblical stories of Hannah who had to deal with watching Peninnah and of Sarah and Hagar.
The novel picked up when Olivia read her great-aunt's journal. The best part of the whole book is the Author's Note telling about her own struggle with infertility and joys of adoption.
When I finished the book, I found myself wishing she had told mo...more
I was reminded of the Biblical stories of Hannah who had to deal with watching Peninnah and of Sarah and Hagar.
The novel picked up when Olivia read her great-aunt's journal. The best part of the whole book is the Author's Note telling about her own struggle with infertility and joys of adoption.
When I finished the book, I found myself wishing she had told mo...more
Perhaps my expectations were just too high. I am am an adopted woman struggling with infertility myself and I'm planning on adopting. I have been waiting for this book for months and my sweet mom got it for me for mother's day. I just wanted more emotion. I wanted to be. drawn in more. I hardly even cried. As a writer myself that is frustrating. It did, however, keep me up nights worrying about maybe. Maybe her parents won't be supportive. Maybe she'll be ostrocized (sp) from her friends, her sc...more
3.5 stars
LDS fiction
I'm pretty sure that most everyone can find something to relate to in this book whether you have had the struggles of becoming pregnant or the struggles of adoption. If we haven't dealt with it personally, we know someone who has. This book was filled with emotion. One thing I will walk away remembering is that people don't give their babies up, they give them better.
I also love the word hope. It's my daughter's middle name and I think, one of the best words with the best mea...more
LDS fiction
I'm pretty sure that most everyone can find something to relate to in this book whether you have had the struggles of becoming pregnant or the struggles of adoption. If we haven't dealt with it personally, we know someone who has. This book was filled with emotion. One thing I will walk away remembering is that people don't give their babies up, they give them better.
I also love the word hope. It's my daughter's middle name and I think, one of the best words with the best mea...more
First of all, I really dislike Mormon literature. I think it's cheesy, and this book talking about the "sparkle" in their eyes was no exception. Second of all, this is a book about infertility and having experienced this myself firsthand for the last 3 years and finally having my baby via IVF, I am very opinionated about this subject. I thought the author did a decent job explaining how infertility completely takes over your life and can leave you a shell of what you once were emotionally. I was...more
This is definitely an LDS book. There are many references to the Mormon church that wouldn't necessarily make sense if you're not LDS.
I read through tears from the first page to the last. Delivering Hope is divided into three sections: the first is about a couple struggling with infertility, the second is about a pregnant teenager who makes a plan to place her baby for adoption, the third section brings them all together around one little miracle. I appreciate the positive perspective on open a...more
I read through tears from the first page to the last. Delivering Hope is divided into three sections: the first is about a couple struggling with infertility, the second is about a pregnant teenager who makes a plan to place her baby for adoption, the third section brings them all together around one little miracle. I appreciate the positive perspective on open a...more
A cute neighbor of mine loaned me this book. Honestly I was not expecting to like it as much as I did. It's LDS fiction, which I generally do not enjoy. But aside from a few places that drove me a little nuts, I liked the story.
I felt the descriptions of emotions surrounding infertility, especially in a very family-oriented culture, were extremely accurate. If you have a loved one struggling with infertility, reading this could help you better understand her point of view.
I felt the descriptions of emotions surrounding infertility, especially in a very family-oriented culture, were extremely accurate. If you have a loved one struggling with infertility, reading this could help you better understand her point of view.
This is one of the few books you just pick up at random & find a great read. It caught my eye at the library last night on the new book shelf & I started it right away because it was a 14 day checkout. I found myself having a hard time putting it down. And this is the second book I picked up this year by chance written by an author from my area. Kinda cool - great read - great message !
This is one of those books that I knew would be very emotional to read, and I was right, but it was worth it. The first part of the book deals with Olivia and her infertility. The second part is about Allison and how one choice leaves her facing the reality of being a young single mother. Both women rely heavily on their faith in Jesus Christ to help them with their struggles.
I absolutely LOVED this book. But I could also relate to everything in this book. It was like I was the characters going through all the events. I relived every emotion and heartache and joy in these words. If you want to have some understanding of infertility, teenage pregnancy, and adoption, this is the book to read. Prepare to have plety of tissues.
I thought the story was a good story. It was interesting to see both perspectives dealing with teen pregnancy/infertility/adoption. However, I don't think the writing was that superior. The author would change perspectives in the middle of the page and that would get confusing. Still a good story, just not the best book I've ever read.
I'm giving this book 5 stars because I felt like the author hit many of the emotions dealing with infertility and adoption dead-on (especially in the LDS culture). While I personally don't have experience with the adoption aspect, I could so relate to the couple dealing with infertility. Great messages of hope and forgiveness!
An amazing story filled with the emotions that come with adoption placements of birth mothers and adoptive parents hardships as they discover infertility. I loved the authors true story in the authors notes and her journey to become a family with her husband and three children. Great book for women to read, even pregnant teens.
I really enjoyed this book. As a mom my heart broke for the women characters: Olivia, Allison, and Allison's mom. I found myself crying during different parts of the book. It is a good book about forgiving yourself, consequences for our actions, following the spirit, and love. Allison grew tremendously throughout the book and learned important lessons in life. The most important being that the Lord knows who she is and loves her. Good read!!!
I really loved this book. While I am not infertile, I am an adoptive mother and also an adoption professional at LDS Family Services, and I felt the emotions on both the adoptive parents' side and the birth parents' side were captured SO well. I really think I am going to recommend this book to some of the adoptive couples that I work with for two reasons, 1) to help normalize the emotions and hurt they feel regarding their infertility and 2) to help them understand the perspectives of birth mot...more
A true to life, LDS story of an infertile couple and their struggles with accepting the fact and also the story of a newly graduated teen who discovers she is pregnant. The book is divided into three sections. I thought it was very moving and it brought me to tears a few times.
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