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nessaf's review against another edition
4.0
This was an amazing and inspiring story to read but I wasn't a fan of the writing style and some of the attitudes of the authors.
trixie_reads's review against another edition
5.0
I found this book utterly fascinating. I literally couldn't put it down. It is so much more readable and inspiring than "A Child Called It", which is rabidly sought after by teens at my library.
I was so taken with the story that I sought out additional info on the Internet. After reading the follow-up article in the Tampa paper from 2011, I was a little disappointed to see that the Lierows seemed to stress the positive in their book, leaving out a lot of the negative. However, the Lierows seem like amazing people who've done an amazing job of helping Dani, so I forgave them.
I am INCREDULOUS that Dani's birth mother only got a couple of years of probation and some community service for her crime. What injustice!
I was so taken with the story that I sought out additional info on the Internet. After reading the follow-up article in the Tampa paper from 2011, I was a little disappointed to see that the Lierows seemed to stress the positive in their book, leaving out a lot of the negative. However, the Lierows seem like amazing people who've done an amazing job of helping Dani, so I forgave them.
I am INCREDULOUS that Dani's birth mother only got a couple of years of probation and some community service for her crime. What injustice!
hainyh's review against another edition
4.0
Danielle is a 7-year old girl by the time she comes to meet the Lierows, who initially become her fosters carers, and eventually her adoptive parents. She has been severely neglected to the extent that she has the development of a 6-month to a 2-year-old in the various developmental areas. It is so heart-warming to hear of the love and adoration the Lierows have for Danielle, straight from the off. It is at times extremely sad to read about what Danielle has gone through, but on the other end is very humbling and happy to see how much she progresses with the love and guidance of a supportive family. I became fascinated with Danielle’s story and found a few YouTube videos of her and her parents, and Bernie and Diane are exactly as I imagined them - good, kind, wholesome people who radiate love and joy. This is a really great read and an eye-opened into the process of adoption.
neekelf's review against another edition
4.0
It's an inspirational and delightful story. Some parts made me laugh due to the way it was worded, or just the situation in itself. Definitely a good read. May God bless Dani!
clairemullaney's review against another edition
It was written by the mother that adopted Dani. she writes about Dani’s life and I don’t agree with using someone else’s story as a platform for publicity.
amby's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.75
vierenveertig's review against another edition
4.0
Waar gebeurd en daarom vier sterren. Hoe verwaarlozing in de eerste jaren van een leven zoveel impact heeft op wat volgt.
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