"A heartening tale that's ideal for young adoptees and their families." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Stories like this are why I co-founded American Adoptions ... 30 years ago." -- Scott Mars, Adoptee, Co-Founder of American Adoptions

"...this book sends a clear and tender message about the beauty of open adoption." -- Lorri Antosz Benson, Birth Mom, Author

"... a welcome addition to the libraries of families formed through adoption." -- Abbie Goldberg Ph.D, Open Adoption Advocate, Professor of Psychology and Author

"I hope Surrounded by Love is read ... by prospective adoptive parents to encourage more openness in adoption." -- Brooke Randolph LMHC LPCC-S, Adoptive Parent, Adoption Therapy Specialist

"I spoke out about being a birth mother because I wanted to see any "shame" erased. You are helping to make that happen [through this book]!" -- Faith Ireland, Birth Mom, Justice Washington Supreme Court (Ret.)

"... a wonderful celebration of uniting two families together through open adoption." -- Sara Silvestri, MD, Adoptive Parent, The Adoption Doc, LLC

"Books such as this are helping to shine a light on the diversity behind the word "family"." -- Amanda Reno, Reunited Birth Sister, Genetic Genealogist & Founder of AdvanceDNA

"... I think it is a great tool for helping a child understand adoption." -- Melanie Leal, Adoption Specialist, LMSW, LCPAA

"... a sweet story and a must-have for adoptive families." -- Pat Wahler, Co-Author of Midnight the One-Eyed Cat

"... full of heart and warmth, the kind of story that makes you feel cozy and filled with love." - Pikasho Deka, Readers' Favorite (5 Stars)