This story touched my heart as a mom. The love we have for our children cannot be described easily and yet Lacy did it in Reclaiming Lily.
The fear of having an adopted child reject you because a blood relative has found that child is not something I have experienced except in literature. Lacy writes these scenes so well I felt that experience.
Many parts of this book show China, yes, show not tell about China. The descriptions made me see the place where Kai lived, where Lily should have grown up if things had been different.
While this book was given to me by the publisher for review I will be buying copies for Christmas gifts.
About the book:

Gloria's relationship with her daughter is tattered and strained, and the arrival of Kai, despite the woman's apparent good intentions, makes Gloria fearful. Gloria longs to restore her relationship with Lily, but in the wake of this potentially devastating diagnosis, is Kai an answer to prayer--or will her arrival force Gloria to sacrifice more than she ever imagined?
About Patti:

Title: Win a KindleTouch
Enter 10/5-10/19. Winner announced at Patti's Facebook Party on 10/20!
Win a KindleTouch from Patti Lacy!
Patti Lacy is celebrating the release of her latest book, Reclaiming Lily, with a KindleTouch Giveaway, blog tour and FB Book Chat Party!
Patti and her publisher, Bethany House, are giving away a Reclaiming Lily prize package worth over $150 to one lucky winner!!!!
Enter the Reclaiming Lily Giveaway and you could win:
- A brand new just released KindleTouch with Wi-Fi
- $25 gift cetificate to Amazon.com
But, wait there’s more!
Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. Giveaway ends on 10/19! Patti will be announcing the winner of the Reclaiming Lily Giveaway at her Party on Facebook October 20th! She’ll be hosting a book club chat of Reclaiming Lily (it's okay if you haven't read it - you could win a copy!) and giving away other fun prizes! (signed copies of her books and gift certificates to Amazon.com, Starbucks, & iTunes!). Don’t miss the fun at Patti’s FB Author Page on 10/20/11 at 5pm PST ( 6 pm MST, 7 pm CST, & 8 pm EST)! RSVP today!
posted by Diana Lesire Brandmeyer
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Thank you for being a writer and a reader out there for me! I just envision your sweet smile and encouraging comments!!!
ReplyDeleteAt next year's ACFW, if God gets us both to Texas, we need to have more one-on-one time!
Blessings,
Patti
I'm still thinking of grabbing Ms. Julie and heading your way for lunch one day. :)
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