Testimonials |
‘As an adoptee, I recognized later in life how the simple act of loving touch and rocking resonate with me. Jane’s short stories strike a chord with her ability to express the sanctuary of feeling secure that adoptees crave.’
Alan Levy
Adoptee
‘I loved the emotion, and the pulling of heart strings with these stories by Jane Ballback.
Each one is filled with honesty, truth, times of strain and hope. They are beautifully written and well considered of real situations on the adoption journey.
As an adoptive father of three, this collection hits home in a personal and touching way.’
Phil Littleton
President and C.E.O. of Holt International Children’s Services
And father of three adopted children
‘I loved the emotion, and the pulling of heart strings with these stories by Jane Ballback.
Each one is filled with honesty, truth, times of strain and hope. They are beautifully written and well considered of real situations on the adoption journey.As an adoptive father of three, this collection hits home in a personal and touching way.’
Phil Littleton
President and C.E.O. of Holt International Children’s Services
And father of three adopted children
‘Clearly, Jane is a natural story teller. In this collection she gently clears a path for the stories to tell themselves, much as adoptive parents ought to create safe space for their adopted children to own their individual stories. Jane’s stories are tender, candid, and revealing.
I found myself steeping in her words like a cup of chamomile tea. This book is a must read
and re-read for adoptees, adoptive parents, first parents, and their families.’Sally Bacchetta
Author of the very popular book, “What I Want My Adopted Child to Know”
‘Every time I read your short stories I am reminded of your extraordinary gift as a writer and a parent. While I am confident that adoptive parents will be enriched and enlightened by your poetry, as a step-mother your poetry brings me to tears. While I can’t erase the mistakes I made with my stepson, I can acknowledge them and forgive myself for my imperfection.
Thankfully, as an almost 60 year old man, he reminisces about the good times in his childhood.
He not only survived the difficulties resulting from his parents’ divorce, he became a loving
father and husband!Thank you for your blessed insight and truth.’
Nancy Day
Stepmother
‘Every time I read your short stories I am reminded of your extraordinary gift as a writer and a parent. While I am confident that adoptive parents will be enriched and enlightened by your poetry, as a step-mother your poetry brings me to tears. While I can’t erase the mistakes I made with my stepson, I can acknowledge them and forgive myself for my imperfection.
Thankfully, as an almost 60 year old man, he reminisces about the good times in his childhood.
He not only survived the difficulties resulting from his parents’ divorce, he became a loving
father and husband!
Thank you for your blessed insight and truth.’
Nancy Day
Stepmother
‘The stories are absolutely beautiful. I could vision the scenarios; imagine your voices, and your love for each of your children. You captured the adoptive mom, child, and birth mom exceptionally well. You have a gift for writing.’
Pranita
Adoptive Mother