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A Family of Strangers
What creates a family? Is it more than blood? Is it love, forgiveness, or trust? What brings people together to live, love, and learn together? Most families are created the same way, but not the Murphy Family. Brought together by love and forgiveness this family is peculiar, unique, and in most cases unaccepted in the views of people everywhere. But the Murphy Family survive, live, and forgive together due to the most powerful thing, love. What does your love do? A question most people will have to ask once finishing this book. A Family of Strangers. What kind of family are you?
226 pages, Paperback
Published June 9, 2016
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August 27, 2017
A Family Of strangers by Casey Bell for me is a five star read
Truly remarkable story telling. I have fallen for this author's writing and cannot wait to devour the next book.
The characters were truly inspirational and the storyline was compelling.
It is amazingly intense and the author prepares you for the journey for you to take alongside the characters really well. The characters and story development were perfectly done. This book was extremely well written and has fast become of my favourites. This book was full of many twists and turns that will keep you guessing what is going to happen till the very end. I devoured it in one sitting. Incredible work!! I absolutely adored reading this book and will be one clicking the rest of this authors work.
I felt every emotion portrayed in this book. I will definitely be recommending this author to everyone I know.
Truly remarkable story telling. I have fallen for this author's writing and cannot wait to devour the next book.
The characters were truly inspirational and the storyline was compelling.
It is amazingly intense and the author prepares you for the journey for you to take alongside the characters really well. The characters and story development were perfectly done. This book was extremely well written and has fast become of my favourites. This book was full of many twists and turns that will keep you guessing what is going to happen till the very end. I devoured it in one sitting. Incredible work!! I absolutely adored reading this book and will be one clicking the rest of this authors work.
I felt every emotion portrayed in this book. I will definitely be recommending this author to everyone I know.
September 28, 2017
An easy to read novella about unconditional forgiveness and the value of letting go of prejudice. The book tells the story of an adoption agency worker, William Osei, who chooses to adopt unwanted and reject young boy by the name of Bobby Sampson. William gains Bobby trust who blossoms in school and becomes a baseball maverick. Things change when his biological mother turns up.
The story can be intense at times, and displayed great character development. There were elements of humour at times, but definitely this is a feel-good book, not to spoil it for anyone. I recommend this book especially to those who have had a bad day. It has brought tears and smiles. This book reminds us of the best of human nature that is missing in our present world: forgiveness and universal unconditional love.
I read the Kindle Unlimited version.
The story can be intense at times, and displayed great character development. There were elements of humour at times, but definitely this is a feel-good book, not to spoil it for anyone. I recommend this book especially to those who have had a bad day. It has brought tears and smiles. This book reminds us of the best of human nature that is missing in our present world: forgiveness and universal unconditional love.
I read the Kindle Unlimited version.
August 25, 2017
This is a wonderful story of love and forgiveness. The lives of a group of strangers intersect, and they find themselves bound to one another because of a single person: a young boy by the name of Bobby. Bobby is a quiet orphan who has been bounced from family to family. When he finally finds a home, he is able to come to life again. However, people from Bobby’s past---people he doesn’t even know---suddenly surface and interrupt the normalcy of his home life. Will he be able to forgive them? More importantly, will they be able to forgive themselves? I really enjoyed this book, and the characters are memorable and relatable. This is a must read.
September 14, 2017
I am Inspired by An Impossibly True and Love Story. Casey Samuel Bell delivers the most essential pieces of What brings people together to live, love, and learn together? and What creates a family, to me in a more succinct way. This concise text details expands on just what I needed to know about my life, Most especially how to live it, to Trust , To Forgives , on how to factor Family into everything, and What kind of family are you. I finished it in just one seating, it has powerful insightful pages. I highly recommend this great book.
April 16, 2023
A Family of Strangers is truly a wonderful story, heartfelt and rich with surprises, gravitas and grace. Conflicts among characters continue to build and create a constant tension that is then remarkably resolved in cascading grace that flows almost effortlessly from one character to the others. From the heart of a mother who has found a lost son, once a broken hearted victim of abuse and worse who discovers. the healing power of forgiveness.
This story is the core of a great novel, yet unadorned by vivid scenes, character complexities and written in an almost awkward and innocent cadence. This is a story driven by heart and circumstance. The story reminded me of the “Redeeming Love” by Francine Rivers in its rich spiritual awakening among characters, rising supernatural will and growing powers of forgiveness.
If written in a more comfortable tone, blended into rich meaningful settings, meaningful swirling back stories, this work has the plot of a best seller!
I stumbled with the writing a little at first but then was quickly carried away by the powerful story that brought me to tears over and over, and drew me into a transcendent compassion and growing empathy for the struggles of life we all face and the humbling awareness of how easy it is to judge and avoid the plight of strangers outside of a divine perspective or the refinement of a human soul.
This story is the core of a great novel, yet unadorned by vivid scenes, character complexities and written in an almost awkward and innocent cadence. This is a story driven by heart and circumstance. The story reminded me of the “Redeeming Love” by Francine Rivers in its rich spiritual awakening among characters, rising supernatural will and growing powers of forgiveness.
If written in a more comfortable tone, blended into rich meaningful settings, meaningful swirling back stories, this work has the plot of a best seller!
I stumbled with the writing a little at first but then was quickly carried away by the powerful story that brought me to tears over and over, and drew me into a transcendent compassion and growing empathy for the struggles of life we all face and the humbling awareness of how easy it is to judge and avoid the plight of strangers outside of a divine perspective or the refinement of a human soul.
July 13, 2024
The title of the book "A Family of Strangers" excited me to pick this book. William Osei is a family service specialist at Bambin Adoption and Foster Agency. At the agency, there was a ten-year-old boy named Bobby. At the age of ten, Bobby has already been in twenty foster homes. His different foster parents always dropped him back at the agency and he moved from one foster home to another.
Finally, William decided to adopt him. Soon, Bobby started warming up to him. One day, William was visited by a woman named Sarah. Sarah told him her entire story of being raped and how Bobby was left at the foster agency. Read this book to know will Bobby ever get to know the truth of Sarah and his biological father.
This is a unique story. I loved every bit of it. The writing style of the author is nice. This book would warm up your heart towards foster children. I can't imagine how difficult it must be for a child to go to different foster homes. I loved William's character the most. The title of this book is suitable according to the contents. It would be amazing to explore more books by the author in the future.
Finally, William decided to adopt him. Soon, Bobby started warming up to him. One day, William was visited by a woman named Sarah. Sarah told him her entire story of being raped and how Bobby was left at the foster agency. Read this book to know will Bobby ever get to know the truth of Sarah and his biological father.
This is a unique story. I loved every bit of it. The writing style of the author is nice. This book would warm up your heart towards foster children. I can't imagine how difficult it must be for a child to go to different foster homes. I loved William's character the most. The title of this book is suitable according to the contents. It would be amazing to explore more books by the author in the future.
July 22, 2024
Casey's novel "A Family of Strangers" is a captivating read. It opens with William Osei who works at the Bambin Adoption and Foster Agency. William is known for his kindness and big heart. A ten-year-old boy, Bobby Sampson, has been repeatedly adopted and then returned to the agency, leaving him emotionally scarred.
Determined to give Bobby a stable home, William decides to adopt him. However, the situation becomes complicated when Sarah Sampson, Bobby’s biological mother, shows up. She explains the circumstances of Bobby's birth and why he ended up in foster care. To Bobby, she is introduced as William's friend. What follows is an emotional journey full of unexpected twists.
The story is deeply moving and takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster. The language is straightforward and easy to follow. The pacing is excellent, with no dull moments, and the characters are richly developed.
I found the title intriguing and fitting for the story. It's a unique and memorable read. Highly recommended.
Determined to give Bobby a stable home, William decides to adopt him. However, the situation becomes complicated when Sarah Sampson, Bobby’s biological mother, shows up. She explains the circumstances of Bobby's birth and why he ended up in foster care. To Bobby, she is introduced as William's friend. What follows is an emotional journey full of unexpected twists.
The story is deeply moving and takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster. The language is straightforward and easy to follow. The pacing is excellent, with no dull moments, and the characters are richly developed.
I found the title intriguing and fitting for the story. It's a unique and memorable read. Highly recommended.
July 23, 2024
The story features an orphan named Bobby. He was bounced from one family to another as everyone was giving up on him. Then, William Osei, an employee at Bambin Adoption and Foster Agency took the decision to adopt him so Bobby can have the warmth of a home.
William provided a comfortable home and Bobby started opening up. Then, a stranger came to William claiming to be Bobby's mother. Bobby's father will come out of prison soon. Will Bobby ever know the truth of his parents? If yes, will he forgive them?
I appreciate the author's choice of title for this book. The storyline is interesting and one couldn't forget this story. It is a riveting tale that will hook you till the last page.
The cover photo of the book is eye-catching. I am delighted to get my hands on Casey's book. I loved everything about his writing, character development, plot, backdrop setting, etc. I am excited to read more books by the author.
William provided a comfortable home and Bobby started opening up. Then, a stranger came to William claiming to be Bobby's mother. Bobby's father will come out of prison soon. Will Bobby ever know the truth of his parents? If yes, will he forgive them?
I appreciate the author's choice of title for this book. The storyline is interesting and one couldn't forget this story. It is a riveting tale that will hook you till the last page.
The cover photo of the book is eye-catching. I am delighted to get my hands on Casey's book. I loved everything about his writing, character development, plot, backdrop setting, etc. I am excited to read more books by the author.
April 26, 2022
If what you’re interested in is a story about forgiveness, perhaps you might like “A Family of Strangers”, by Casey Bell.
Reading the blurb, I had high hopes for this book. I actually liked the main idea – forgiveness. Though taken to extremes, I still found it meaningful, trying to send a good message. The intent was admirable, the execution, sadly, not so much.
more on my blog:
https://readfinebooks.com/2022/04/22/...
Reading the blurb, I had high hopes for this book. I actually liked the main idea – forgiveness. Though taken to extremes, I still found it meaningful, trying to send a good message. The intent was admirable, the execution, sadly, not so much.
more on my blog:
https://readfinebooks.com/2022/04/22/...
February 16, 2023
This family drama follows William who works as a family service specialist at an adoption agency.
When a young boy Bobby is struggling to stay in one home for very long he decides to take a chance and adopt the young boy himself.
A surprise meeting leads the family to develop in a different way, which was not expected.
Will William be a good father? How will their family change?
I really love the idea of this family drama and loved the idea of forgiveness and the importance of family throughout.
I did find some concepts a bit hard to believe, as I’m not sure this would actually be likely to happen but a nice thought.
Overall, a family drama, with love and forgiveness and which makes you think about what is need in a family.
When a young boy Bobby is struggling to stay in one home for very long he decides to take a chance and adopt the young boy himself.
A surprise meeting leads the family to develop in a different way, which was not expected.
Will William be a good father? How will their family change?
I really love the idea of this family drama and loved the idea of forgiveness and the importance of family throughout.
I did find some concepts a bit hard to believe, as I’m not sure this would actually be likely to happen but a nice thought.
Overall, a family drama, with love and forgiveness and which makes you think about what is need in a family.
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