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The adoption agency made a mistake. A mother welcomed in a child who brought fear and destruction into the home. She wrestles with God, doctors, and social workers over what to do next. Quick-thinking, leaps of faith, and some dark humor challenges readers to ask themselves: Do I have what it takes to raise a child with a harrowing past... or an uncertain future? Un-Adoptable? reveals deeply personal questions that arise when pursuing this parenting path. Reviews: A candid and courageous account. I was awed by the accounts described in such detail and psychological insight, she could teach a class in child psychopathology. - Dr. P. L. Herold, Professor of Psychology, Cal-State. There is something in her writing that knits 'us' together. - K. Cruz, Adoptive Parent Everything Janelle said is true and I most certainly 'get it.' - T. Manning, Adoptive Parent Janelle Molony, M.S.L., advocates for adoptions of special needs children. She writes encouraging, faith-based stories for national parenting publications and online (www.AdoptionToLife.com / @AdoptionToLife).

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Un-Adoptable? Faith Beyond Foster Care is beautifully written, amazingly accurate, and inspiring. Excerpt from Foreword: In the memoir, Janelle Molony shines a spotlight on the reality and heartaches that often come with foster parenting and adoption. The painful, yet miraculous story will leave you full of hope, joy, empathy, and compassion. Her honesty and transparency gives prospective and current parents the courage to feel things we think we're not supposed to feel, but do on a regular basis. Her story gives us permission to feel like a failure, make mistakes, or feel like quitting, without condemnation or guilt. Then, she bolsters the reader with hope for the future. This book is a must-read for everyone who is currently providing care or considering foster care or adoption. In addition, social workers, therapists, church officials, and medical practitioners will benefit from seeing their impact on our families. Lesia Knudsen Parent Coach, Marin County Child and Family Services, California Author of Life in the Foster Lane, Practical Insights on Fostering Teens International speaker and foster parenting advocate LesiaKnudsen.com

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Janelle Molony, M.S.L., is an adoptive mother of one child with special needs. She writes encouraging, faith-based stories for national parenting publications and online (www.AdoptionToLife.com / @AdoptionToLife). Career background includes K-12 classroom education and corporate training. Janelle specialized in human performance and behavior management for several years as an Occupational Health and Safety consultant for major corporations. She is well-versed in writing research-based, scientific and investigational documentation, as well as corporate policies. Lesia Knudsen Parent Coach, Marin County Child and Family Services, California Author of Life in the Foster Lane, Practical Insights on Fostering Teens International speaker and foster parenting advocate LesiaKnudsen.com

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