(Letters and Reflections to My Adopted Daughters)
compiled by Jody Moreen, 2005 Pleasant Word Publishers, a division of Wine Press Publishing)
John Newton, 1700's British pastor and Hymn writer of the famous hymn, "Amazing Grace" penned 21 letters to his adopted daughter Elizabeth Catlett that were published in the 1800's, also He wrote his reflections of his other adopted daughter Eliza Cunningham, sharing the last 3 weeks of her young 14 year life (she died of tuberculosis in England) He shares her strong faith in God and her amazing courage and compassion for others, even in her fragile state. Both Elizabeth and Eliza were cousins, both orphaned when their parents died of illnesses in the 1700's. Newton and his wife Polly were unable to have children and through prayer chose to adopt their orphaned nieces. This 126 page volume is softcover and can be viewed on adoptionshop.com, Amazon.com, Half.com, barnesandnoble.com, christianbooks.com and Ebay.On Ebay search under "John Newton". Amazon.com shares the book contents and sample chapters.
(The words to the famous hymn "Amazing Grace" are printed at the end of the book.
Great New book for parents, adoptive parents and young girls and adopted girls!
Most local libraries have book suggestion forms so you can fill out the form and suggest this book and then you and others can enjoy reading it!
Jody Moreen, adoptee, Editor, Adoption Blessings Journal Letters and Reflections to My Adopted Daughters
Last edited by Jody M; 12/17/05 08:32 PM.
