Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Books and more Books


Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:3-6


In the early years, we were drowning under issues which ensued after we adopted. We sought counsel from many venues, primarily the Bible and through prayer. Over time the Lord began to lead us to what the adoptive world would call 'unconventional books'. However, through the information in these books our family began to heal and see more clearly though 'through a glass, darkly'.

Attachment issues and/or RAD are not new issues (consider: Cain, Ishmael, Esau, Absalom and Judas), but with the influx of adopted children, we are seeing a pronounced rise of publicity regarding these behaviors. The truth also remains, many families beyond number deal with these very same issues everyday with birth-children who were never abused, neglected, or abandoned. Though this brought us extreme comfort (it is not just an adoption issue), it did have us begin looking at our 'problems' from a new angle.

Thus this book list was formed as the Lord lead us to more and more information 'shedding light' on our cry for help in dealing with our children. May you be blessed by this list as well. Over time we will be 'highlighting' different books in a review, but for now here they are in list form.

Happy Reading!



Book Resources

Adoption Stories

The Family Nobody Wanted
                By Helen Doss

Twelve-Part Harmony: A Heartwarming Story of Adoption
                By Pat and Jill Williams
               
You’ve Got to Be Kidding!: Real-life Parenting from a Mom and Dad of Nineteen
                By Pat and Ruth Williams (sequel to Twelve-Part Harmony)

Adoption as a Ministry, Adoption as a Blessing
                By Michelle Gardner

After the Dream Comes True: Post-Adoption Support for Christian Families
                By Michelle Gardner


Christian Adoptive Parenting

Shepherding a Child’s Heart
                By Tedd Tripp

Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens
                By Paul David Tripp

Instructing a Child’s Heart
                By Tedd & Margy Tripp

What the Bible says about Child Training
                By Richard Fugate

Hints on Child Training
                By H. Clay Trumbull

Raising Godly Tomatoes
                By L. Elizabeth Krueger
  
The Heart of Anger
                By Lou Priolo

Fool-Proofing Your Life
                By Jan Silvious

Family Practice: God’s Prescription for a Healthy Home
                By R.C. Sproul Jr., Elizabeth Elliot, and others

Bringing the Gospel to Covenant Children
                By Joel R. Beeke

Parenting the Wild Child: Hope and Help for Desperate Parents
                By Miles McPherson

Don’t Make Me Count to Three!
                By Ginger Plowman

Equipped to Love: Idolatry-Free relationships
                By Norm Wakefield

Parenting Isn’t For Cowards
                By Dr. James Dobson

The Duties of Parents
                By Jacobus Koelman

The Duties of Parents: Raising Children with Christ
                By J.C. Ryle

Christian Living in the Home
                By Jay E. Adams

The Way They Learn
                By Cynthia Ulrich Tobias

Different Children Different Needs
                By Charles F. Boyd

How Children Raise Parents
                By Dr. Dan Allender

The Five Love Languages of Children
                By Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell

Raising a Modern-Day Knight
                By Robert Lewis

The Exemplary Husband
                By Stuart Scott

The Excellent Wife
                By Martha Peace

Strengthening Your Marriage
                By Wayne A. Mack

Love and Respect
By Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

Family Shepherds: Calling and Equipping Men to Lead Their Homes
                By Voddie Baucham Jr.

Thoughts on Family Worship
                By James Alexander

When You Rise Up: A Covenantal Approach to Homeschooling
                By R.C. Sproul Jr.


Clinical Books

Adopting the Hurt Child: Hope for Families with Special-Needs Kids
                By Gregory Keck, Phd. And Regina Kupecky, LSW

Parenting the Hurt Child
                By Gregory Keck, Phd. And Regina Kupecky, LSW

The Invisible Hand: Do All Things Really Work for Good
                By Dr. R.C. Sproul

 The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict
                By Ken Sande

War on Words
                By Paul Tripp

The Biblical View of Self-Esteem, Self-love, and Self-Image
                By Jay E. Adams

How To Help People Change: Four-Step Biblical Process
                By Jay E. Adams

The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind
                By Daniel Siegel

Inside the Brain: Revolutionary Discoveries of How the Mind Works
                By Ronald Kotulak

The Brain That Changes Itself
                By Norman Doidge
  
The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood S’xual Abuse
                By Dr. Dan B. Allender

Ghosts from the Nursey: Tracing the Roots of Violence
                By Robin Karr-Morse and Meredith S. Wiley

On Combat
                By Lt. Col. Dave Grossman with Loren Christensen

The Boy Who was Raised as a Dog
                By Dr. Bruce Perry and Maia Szalavitz


Adoption Books

This Means War: Equipping Families for Adoption or Foster Care
               By Cheryl Ellicott

Adopting for Good: A Guide for People Considering Adoption   
                By Jorie Kincaid

Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches
                By Russell D. Moore
  
Adoption Nation: How the Adoption Revolution is Transforming Our Families—and America
                By Adam Pertman


Devotionals

My Utmost For His Highest
                 By Oswald Chambers

Morning and Evening
                 By C.H. Spurgeon

Daily Strength for Daily Needs
                 By Mary W. Tileston




2012, Robert and Katherine Sanford, Adoption Heart Ministries

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