A different perspective
352988
I come at this book from a very different perspective than most- I am not an adoptive parent, instead I am a birthmother. I am also a social worker with experience in the foster care system in this country. This is a unique and sometimes perilous point of view to have when starting single sotry point of view novels. I am not sure what I was expecting when I started this book but it was a lovely family story. I enjoyed getting to hear the perspective of an adoptive mother, especially one who is going through an international adoption, which is an area I know little to nothing about.

Now for the nitty gritty part. This story seems more like someone is telling you what happened, not that you are reading it. One paragraph does not always lead to the next and sometimes there are side stories I do not know why they are included. The writing was not difficult to understand but the story structure could be at times. I would have much preferred a chronological narrative not one that jumped from place to place. I believe this book was very cathartic for Jennifer Grant but I am not sure I got the point of sending it out to the general public.

Overall, it was a nice story but nothing I would recommend to the general populous. I am not sure it even really would open people's eyes to international adoption. It's cute but nothing superb.
4512429
It offers a perspective that is not often expressed. The points of view reflected in this book are varied and appreciated.
1515280
A good book from a different perspective of an American flyer in the RAF.  Very descriptive of the air war over Britain.
3776658
A very different take on contemporary issues. The author clearly comes from a Catholic perspective, but his approach to issues such as terrorism, the family, education, etc., doesn't fit neatly into the conservative-liberal/traditional-progressive binaries.
4448446
This was a different book, with a story by 10 people, but interesting to read from perspective of someone from a different culture.
4950798
This waiter's perspective rang true on many levels but was strictly from the perspective of a NYC experience. It can be quite different outside of the fine dining millieau. Pancake houses, diners, and chains have other realities that he doesn't know about. Still an interesting read and one I could relate to in part.
820074
Interesting read and gives a different picture of the man called Paul.  It is a different perspective from the cultural setting.  Thanks  for a very helpful read.
4081206
Looking at ourselves from a different perspective is always eye-opening. Rather than  pat ourselves on the back perhaps we need to take a deep look at what it is to be an American.
4647962
The book gives a different perspective on America. Explains some people behavior during the last election and a path to solve item.
1500461
While a big departure from "normal life" an interesting concept to consider. While not all for me it was good to have this insight into how others live this reality and what can change.
1208835
Interesting perspective, not the usual macro view on war. Not as in depth as if hoped for but an important historical snap shot . Definitely worthwhile reading
3653901
It was an interesting read and told the story from a very different perspective. Finished the book quickly to see what was going to happen next.
2261655
This book overs a very interesting view into a different aspect of religion that is in most cases talked about in historical views -not in the still existing aspects.

The author writes in a easy and nice to read why about his experiences with the Anabaptists and what kind of religion and believe system they follow.

I especially enjoyed that this book is not a book about talking about all the ways this religion is perfect, but also about pointing out what flaws it has.

This book to me showcases what religion really is, a believe that you give yourself into but that is not perfect.

This book itself is not perfect, it does have a lot of repetitive writings -where the author says over and over again what he already told before!- and rather a lot of generalizations that i am not sure are always accurate or even necessary to make.

All in all this book still is a really nicely written view into a different religion and how people live with it.

If you are someone -like me- that simply enjoys learning what the world has to over and what other people experience and how they live. This book certainly overs a nice unique viewpoint into that.

If you are someone that is very set into your religion and is not open to see what else is there, this book will not be fore you.
3685121
Good material taking a different view with stories I had never heard of before.  Something new to think about and read more about.
1139200
This book was different. It gives you the view of a person with deep insight of the paranormal. It is a fun read.
204121
This book offers a different perspective on a very familiar story. It doesn't claim to be biblically accurate, but is a fresh approach.
3104968
Very interesting read, a new perspective that is exciting to read.  Even though you may know the story already, the author has made it new again.