The Martin Chronicles: A True Story of Adoption and Love in Mexico

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Summary: A book that you can't put down!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed reading Mary Beth's personal account of her experience in Mexico while waiting for the finalization of her son's adoption. As a mother waiting for her son from Guatemala, I found this book to be comforting. Although Mary Beth and her husband had a difficult period in their lives (Mary Beth being in a foreign country, Eugene being away from his newly found family), they all remained positive about the experience. I truly felt as though I knew Mary Beth as she described her experences in her emails to her friends and family. I also enjoyed the lessons in Spanish that were embedded within her leters. As Mary Beth's stay in Mexico came to an end, I too felt a sadness that the journey was ending.

Rating:
Summary: A book that you can't put down!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed reading Mary Beth's personal account of her experience in Mexico while waiting for the finalization of her son's adoption. As a mother waiting for her son from Guatemala, I found this book to be comforting. Although Mary Beth and her husband had a difficult period in their lives (Mary Beth being in a foreign country, Eugene being away from his newly found family), they all remained positive about the experience. I truly felt as though I knew Mary Beth as she described her experences in her emails to her friends and family. I also enjoyed the lessons in Spanish that were embedded within her leters. As Mary Beth's stay in Mexico came to an end, I too felt a sadness that the journey was ending.

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Summary: Inspirational!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book about the trials and tribulations associated with adopting an infant from Mexico. It is written so that the reader shares the emotional highs and lows just as if he/she had lived through the experience. The author cleverly incorporates humor and tidbits about Mexican culture and customs. Best of all, she demonstrates how to make the best of a difficult situation. I found the story totally inspiring.

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Summary: A Mother's Love
Review: What a tribute to motherly love! Becoming a first time mom is an adventure in itself, but Mary Beth learns more quickly than most that for her child, a mother will do most anything. Following the De Ribeaux family through its adventure truly made for great reading. I read this book in three days, not wanting to put it down because I had to know what happened next. The story is personal and the style truly makes the reader feel that he or she is one of the family's close friends. Congratulations to the author on capturing the essence of family and illustrating how making the most out of a bad situation often creates memories that are not only lasting, but cherished.