Many thanks to my friends at @henryholtbooks for the #gifted copy of this book.

 

“Regardless of how they get made, family is a force to be reckoned with.”

 

Full of warmth and brimming with humor.  This one gets ALL THE STARS.  It’s a true standout and a definitive must read.  

 

Be forewarned: This is the kind of book you want to sink into and soak up.  The characters are divine.  The writing is superb.  Those nuggets of wisdom are annotation worthy.  

 

BUT.  It’s practically impossible to put down.  Those cliffhangers at the end of chapters!  The laugh out loud moments.  The antics that you have to see through.  This book creates the best kind of internal conflict… Do I speed read?  Do I savor?  

 

Astutely observed and full of wisdom, Frankel excels at creating a fresh perspective from complex subjects.  Never heavy handed.  Always uplifting.  

 

In this book about adoption, I found a beautiful examination of family- in all varieties- that resonated deeply.  The messy and the complicated.  The challenges and the hardships.  But most fervently, it’s a portrait of overwhelming love and consistent “I show up for you” support.  

 

This book was meant for discussion!  Reading it with @rachelle and @reading amplified the fun and accentuated the poignant details.  

 

This book stole my heart!  Part love letter, part fun romp.  Family, Family is the full package.  

 

➡️ Don’t skip the author’s note!