Black Baby White Hands: A View from the Crib

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Summary: Courageous words spoken for our children.
Review: I am a single white mother of an adopted black daughter living in a small, predominately white, southern town. As Jaiya's life journey unfolded across the pages, I heard my daughter's voice speak to me from her crib. The words I heard were my fears that keep me awake at night. By sharing his life, Jaiya brings to light the responsibility that we (as adults who have chosen a transracial family) have to embrace, respect, love and consiously integrate the culture, origin of birth and race of our children. Thank you Jaiya for courageously speaking for our children. May their lives be blessed.

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Summary: Enlightening, Thought-provoking and Inspiring
Review: I found Jaiya John's book to be a very, very enlightening read. Beautifully written with lyrical,colorful, metaphoric descriptions of emotion, human nature, character,culture and geographic envionment. A prolific thesis on the dynamics of transracial adoption...a globally controversial issue! Having discovered his biological "roots", Dr. Jaiya soars!

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Summary: elevated
Review: I wasn't sure when I first picked up the book if it would hold my interest, but it did quite a bit more than that.I can't imagine anyone not getting something out of this book, because it touches everyone if your heart is open and beating. I gained considerable insight on transracial adoption and the plight of the child growing up without really knowing their heritage.
I would consider this book a "must read" by anyone.
The author really keeps you captivated.

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Summary: WOW! is all that I can say.
Review: Let me first say that I am overwhelmed with the true story about Jaiya John's life. I purchased the book yesterday, and I am just about finished reading it. WOW! is all that I can say. I love it, every word.

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Summary: Captivating!
Review: My thirst and desire to raise a loving, strong, independent, confident black daughter in our white family nucleus lead me to your book . . . what I witnessed was a spiritual awakening as a result of your life. Never have any words more brilliantly and truthfully written, given me the sense of well being as your masterpiece. I wept throughout your book and rejoiced in the knowledge that it is only through the greatest of suffering that you can know the greatest of JOY. My heart was so captivated by your gift to shed a vast array of lights on the dynamics of interracial family life from a disadvantage, while giving dignity to all of your family."

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Summary: A Fan
Review: The book was knowledge to my ears. The author put alot of time in this book making this book readable, likeable, graceful, and joyful. This book hits home with me an opening up my eyes as far as, viewing life a little differently. I give thanks to him. I give him 10 stars for being brave to tell a strong powerful peace. Please keep up the good job. Looking forward for your next book.

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Summary: A Fan
Review: The book was knowledge to my ears. The author put alot of time in this book making this book readable, likeable, graceful, and joyful. This book hits home with me an opening up my eyes as far as, viewing life a little differently. I give thanks to him. I give him 10 stars for being brave to tell a strong powerful peace. Please keep up the good job. Looking forward for your next book.

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Summary: powerful!
Review: The elegant cover is symbolic of a beautifully told story that it holds within its pages. This story deeply touched my heart. Living in Los Alamos, I found the descriptions of the city, surrounding areas and cultures to be simply breathe-taking. This story disclosed the inner conflicts of a child adopted into another race. Dr. Jaiya John's honest and heart -wrenching descriptions of his inner turmoil and his examination of how he was living vs. how he might have been living in his own culture was captivating. After reading this book, I found myself with a deep connection and love for the Black community. I have told strangers about this beautiful book. It is a must!

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Summary: What a beautiful book!
Review: The elegant cover is symbolic of a beautifully told story that it holds within its pages. This story deeply touched my heart. Living in Los Alamos, I found the descriptions of the city, surrounding areas and cultures to be simply breathe-taking. This story disclosed the inner conflicts of a child adopted into another race. Dr. Jaiya John's honest and heart -wrenching descriptions of his inner turmoil and his examination of how he was living vs. how he might have been living in his own culture was captivating. After reading this book, I found myself with a deep connection and love for the Black community. I have told strangers about this beautiful book. It is a must!

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Summary: powerful!
Review: this book is not only a great conversation starter, but offers tremendous insight into what a child feels in a situation not of his/her own doing. the impact of culture in the lives of children must be further investigated and the stories these children have to tell is well worth hearing. i HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who is willing to think a little. Jaiya John has bright future and a powerful journey ahead of him!