Family Matters
Lorri Antosz Benson
Author Writer/Producer
Family Advocate
LATEST RELEASE
Book Three in the Adoption Series
Amazing Adoptees
Who Changed the World
A Children's book
what people say
distorted
"Amazing book . . . I can't put it down."
-Alexa, Amazon reader
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"I ate this book up. It is, by far, one of the most compelling eating disorder narratives I've ever read . . . and I've read a lot! An engaging and seamlessly woven mother-daughter account of battling an eating disorder, the page turning narratives effectively inform, warn and inspire others."
-Deb, E.D. Therapist
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Great title, great book!! I truly enjoyed reading this story from both the mother and daughter viewpoints. I found myself not wanting to put this book down. Great reading!
-Amazon reader
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Amazing and Fast Read! Love that it's of two prospectives, both mother and daughter. Perfect for someone struggling with an ED and especially great for a loved one trying to better understand!
-Amazon reader
to have and not to hold
"To Have and Not to Hold" boosts us all high enough to peek over the wall that surrounded the author during the deep and very personal drama. Readers will stare into space and know they have just been treated to a beautiful love story."
-Phil Donahue
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"I wept with joy reading Benson's eloquent and raw narrative."
-Mary Beth, Adoptee
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I read this book in one sitting and would highly recommend it to anyone and most certainly should be on any adoptive parent's reading list.
Bravo to this brave gifted writer!
-Amazon reader
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I recommend that all prospective adoptive parents read Lorri's perspective on being a birth mom in “To Have and Not to Hold”.
-Allison, Adoptive Parent
adopting hope
"This book is a great example of the incredible power of story to plant seeds of empathy and
compassion in all members of the adoption triad. It is now a “must read” for each of our clients."
- Celeste Liversidge, Adoption Atty. and Founder of Tru-Adopt Law
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This collection of
stories speaks to the heart with a beautiful blend of raw emotion, insight, and inspiration. Whether you’re contemplating adopting
a child, placing a child for adoption, or supporting a loved one through the process, this book is sure to serve as a wonderful support.
- Talitha Phillips, CEO of Claris Health
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What a tremendous resource for the adoption community!
- Amazon reader
adoptees who changed the world
I am a big fan of Lorri’s books. Her new children’s book is helping to highlight and elevate successful adoptees. This book should serve as inspiration and hope to young adoptees that their possibilities in this life are endless.
– Allison Olson, Adoptee and Author of “Surrounded by Love”
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I'm very thrilled that the final book in this important trilogy is a resource for my 4 year old son and other small students that I teach in the classroom. For our son, I believe this will help remind him that there is an adoption community that he can identify with and it helps us , as his adoptive parents, to encourage him as he continues on his adoptive journey. Also, as an early childhood educator, I'm excited to add this resource in my classroom library for any other adoptees that I have in my classroom.
- Deirdre Parker
Adoptive Mother, Educator and Staff Storyteller for www.adoption.com
feathering my empty nest
"Beautifully written, always an adventure!"
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"Lorri, I just love your blog. You speak to my heart. You give a voice to what I know so many of us are going through right now."
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"Exposed and honest as a writer"
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"I love how Lorri writes! I also love how she brings life to issues that matter to everyone, but especially to a generation that struggles to stay relevant."
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"Where do we go from here? I can't wait to read more and be inspired."
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"Brilliant! We are so brave!"
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-Blog readers
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