A HAND FOR ME BOOK REVIEWS
“I love it. It was an amazing story... There were so many smiles and tears on this journey as a reader.”
“I truly enjoyed reading this book of Diane’s. I love how it reads as a fictional novel but is based on a true story. Her brother’s story...Another good read, Diane. ”
“Such a heartwarming story. The ending was so satisfying! It’s an unconditional love story.”
“A Hand for Me is captivating. The reason I enjoy reading Diane Dresback’s stories is they feature character evolution...By Diane’s challenging herself to think through a character’s machinations, she takes you into the private thoughts of people you may not have the privilege to know in real life.”
“‘A Hand for Me’ is a poignant story of adoption, unconditional love and the difference it made in the life of a young boy. ”
“What a touching story! It amazes me how early experiences can influence us so heavily and shape our decisions and actions. This is a fantastic book to read!”
“Loved this book! I would not have any children if not for adoption We adopted our son wen he was 2 and a half. Some problems but he wonderful and a great father now. He is an attorney with 2 beautiful girls but is now fighting cancer.”
“I really enjoyed this book. It read to me more like a memoir. It was honest, sad, funny, and heart breaking at times. I enjoyed how the author brought the characters to life.”
“I really enjoyed this book. I read it in just a couple of days. Always something else around the corner and I had to see what it was going to be. Very well written.”
“A heartfelt story of the author’s adopted brother’s story. She covers the good and the bad in an easy to read narrative . I quite enjoyed it!”
“I enjoyed reading this book. I couldn’t stop reading it. I am looking forward to checking out the authors other books.”
“I truly enjoyed reading this book of Diane’s. I love how it reads as a fictional novel but is based on a true story. Her brother’s story. I have read a few of Diane’s books. Reading this one inspires me to want to reread her adoption story “Room for Another”. As mentioned, both her and her adopted brothers stories, are very different. Also, reading books on adoption help me understand what it may have been like for my husband, also being adopted at a very young age. Every adoptees story is unique. Another good read Diane. Thanks for sharing you and your brothers stories.”
“‘A Hand for Me’ is a poignant story of adoption, unconditional love and the difference it made in the life of a young boy. I was touched by the definitive resolve of Catherine, the woman who was to become the boy’s mother. Nothing could deter her love for Robby throughout his life, and that love made all the difference for this boy she brought into her family. It was a touching balance between nature and nurture, and how each of these forces shaped Robby throughout his life. I was so touched by his emotional experiences throughout this book. The author does a wonderful job of getting the reader to also feel those same emotions - from pain, confusion and sorrow, to joy and the warmth of unconditional love of family.”
“What an incredible heartfelt story! I couldnt put this book down! Diane has a special gift of story telling! The fact that this was a true story of adoption about her very own brother really touched my heart! I just love all your books but I have to say this was my favorite!!”
“It is a story for those who have had trouble conceiving, for those who remember “homes for unwed Mothers” and the accompanying orphanages of the 50’s, and for all who wonder how people become fringe members of society.This little boy is in such wonderment of all around him at a very young age. He forms opinions as he moves with complete innocence in his orphanage environment. He is everything adorable and sweet: every parent’s dream. Speculations abound how he came to live in an orphanage. For me, it is his tender-aged mind that makes this novel so compelling.Young children share a foreboding feeling when things screw up, they must be responsible, as is the case in divorce. We see this foreboding feeling unfold in this boy’s life as a new family bestows unconditional love upon him. He returns that love amidst an even-greater compulsion to be braver or more well-liked so he doesn’t slip back into the loveless morass from whence he came, perhaps where he belongs…?”
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading A Hand for Me: Inspired By a True Adoption Story. I would also recommend Diane’s other book: A Room for Another. Both books are quick reading and would give encouragement to anyone who is adopted or someone who is thinking about adopting. If you don’t follow into either of those categories, it is just a great book to read. For personal reasons, this book meant a lot to me. It is both inspiring and emotional.”
“This was a book that had me captivated in the first few pages … next thing I knew the book is almost halfway through … did I really read that much …
Robby is just a 3 year old boy .. he knows he has a mummy and thinks he has been a naughty boy that is why he is in this big house … she will be back tomorrow to get him .. he will be good! Why is his sister not there too .. a couple of years later he is still there in this place he has been told is an orphanage … a few times he has been out with couples but always brought back … was he naughty to them too?
One lady comes on her own, her husband can’t come .. she takes him home and she is kind and loving!
His life is speckled with some challenging behaviour .. but never do his adopted parents give up on him!
This is a well written book of his life.”
“I really enjoyed this book. It read to me more like a memoir. It was honest, sad, funny, and heart breaking at times. I enjoyed how the author brought the characters to life.”
“A heartfelt story of the author’s adopted brother’s story. She covers the good and the bad in an easy to read narrative . I quite enjoyed it!”
“Awesome read. Read it in 2 days. ”
“I really enjoyed this book. I read it in just a couple of days. Always something else around the corner and I had to see what it was going to be. Very well written.”
