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“Lyon Book Promotions Review Spotlight For “Anything For Amelia,” By: Author Andrew Branham.”

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Well, I just finished Author, Andrew C. Branham’s new book, a memoir of his experience of adopting his daughter sweet Amelia. Andrew and partner DJ, explain the “HELL they went through, and what a ride these dads have been on. Reading Andrew’s book really opened my eyes to how our adoption process and system is so broken. Even the legal process a couple has to go through when they decide to start a family through adoption is also very broken.

And even though Andrew and DJ are two gay partners who had the desire to start a family together? By no means is this book just about gay couples wanting to adopt. It is about ALL couples who have to go through the same system they did to adopt. Yes, his book gives you an in-depth look for the LGBT community who are thinking of doing the same? But all couples go through a similar process. And Andrew had many obstacles to get over while this process played for them. I also want readers to know that Andrew and his partner are strong advocates of adoption and continue to help other families in the adoption process. 20% of his profits will be donated to the U.S. foster care system.

Here is a little about the book/memoir titled; Anything For Amelia: A true story of the challenges endured by two gay men who had the desire to adopt a child.

About The Memoir:
A true story of the challenges endured by two gay men who had the desire to adopt a child.

When Andrew and DJ decided to adopt and bring a child into their lives, little did they know what they were about to endure; yet never did the thought cross their minds to give up. The horrific, pitilessly, and beyond comprehensible hoops one woman would make them jump through demonstrates beyond a shadow of a doubt that little Amelia was going to be much better off in the loving home that Drew and DJ could provide her. Just when you think, how can two people survive such a nightmare and the journey is just about over when little Amelia is born and will be safely in the arms of her loving dads, Sandi decides to pull one more shenanigan that could change their lives forever.

More than 10 million adults have been adopted or fostered in their childhood. Along with spiraling increases in adoptions comes a growing need to disclose the significant flaws in adoption laws that open the doors to fraud, manipulation, and abuse of the system. AMELIA is the first book to explore this dark side of the adoption process through the true story of one couple’s journey through hell. Called “the most difficult adoption in U.S history, by adoption experts, the book appeals to nearly all families (traditional and non-traditional) interested in adoption, foster parenting, or surrogacy
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An amazing book filled with tips, advice, and eye-opening first-hand accounts, this is one feel-good story that serves an important purpose and fills a critical gap in adoption literature. – D. J. Herda

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My Book Review of ‘Anything For Amelia.”
First I want to let readers know this book/memoir hit Amazon’s #1 Best Seller list for LGBT Memoir/Biography reads, and currently has 100% 5 Star Amazon Book Reviews. .. ..

An Amazing True Story Of Adoption and A New Beautiful Family.

ByCatherine Townsend-Lyon, Author on September 28, 2015
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What more can I add to many other fantastic reviews of Andrew Branham’s new book titled, ‘Anything for Amelia’ that has not been written already. Very well written account of a truly heartwarming, and at times heartbreaking experience both Andrew and DJ had to face until the sweet victory of having a family they desperately wanted with Amelia as their daughter. I also came away from this book realizing that our adoption system is badly broken in this country. No parents should have to battle like Andrew had to start a family through the adoption system. Way to many open loop holes in our flawed system.

I want to echo what another reader mentioned in their review, that his book is not just about two gay men wanting a child, nor about the LGBT community. This is real lives, going through real pain when they came to many heart breaking road blocks in their process of adopting Amelia.

I feel more legal rights need to lean for the couples adopting than most all for the birth mother. Yes, much is and can be done through the legal process, but not through a broken system. and this book is proof how corrupt our system is, and seems to lean way more toward the birth mother, and not the family adopting. Very unfair balance.

As a book reviewer point of view, Andrew did an exceptional job with writing such an in-depth personal journey that will help many parents adopting now after Andrew and DJ, to use his book as a guide of what to expect when adopting a child. What a legacy to leave behind for his family and for all who read his book. My heart goes out to them of the heartaches they had to go through, but in the end? Just take one look at Sweet Amelia, and I’m sure she makes it all worth IT! . . . .

Excellent & Highly Suggested Read!  ~ ~ Author, Catherine Townsend-Lyon
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A Few more Readers Reviews on Amazon:

Amazing story of Love
This book is a heart wrenching depiction of a difficult adoption story. Although the difficult process was detailed….heartbreaking to say the least. But the beautiful theme that cannot be overshadowed is Love….fight for love no matter how difficult the battle! Amazing story thank you for sharing it with the world. Highly Suggested Read!
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Great read! The emotional roller coaster of the open …

Great read! The emotional roller coaster of the open adoption from hell! Even knowing how the story ended, I couldn’t put the book down as I had to see what Sandi would come up with next. She is a character so evil that she couldn’t be made up; what she put Drew and DJ through for the duration of her pregnancy is truly evil! There is something wrong with the adoption laws if people like this can hold prospective parents hostage. I don’t know the answer but this shows that it is a question worth asking. Amazing that one woman could impact so many in such a negative manner. I only hope that CPS did their job; there are so many sympathetic characters in this story that you’ll find yourself rooting for all of them!
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“Thoughts from an Attorney:”

“The best adoption memoir currently on the market. Why is it the best? Because it is 100% transparent and honest. No other book will give you such a candid look at the darker side of adoption. This is a must read for all adoptive or soon to be adoptive families.”   – Anonymous Adoption Attorney

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So I think you the picture that this is a great book by the reviews its receiving. Andrew’s book is also now available in paperback on Amazon, and now available on Barnes & Noble as well. Please Visit Andrew’s website to learn more and support them: Anything For Amelia ~ Andrew Branham and purchase his book on Amazon today!

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Special Preview of Author, Rusty Blackwood’s New Book Release This Fall & Book Trailer!

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Its coming this Fall by Author, Rusty Blackwood ~ Willow’s Walk!
And I was granted special permission to share this wonderful New Release with my readers first of the beautiful New Trailer of  Willow’s Walk! .. .. ..

“The path each person walks is entirely their own. The pitfalls along that path, as well as the way in which they are dealt with are entirely up to the individual. Most use common sense, and are successful in their plight” …

But Willow Sutherland-Crosby walks a far-different path, and with her own agenda …

From the author of the riveting 4-star romantic fiction drama, ‘Passions in Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary,’ comes ‘Willow’s Walk,’ a gripping new tale, certain to hold readers captive from the very first page. Set in the beautiful city of Ottawa, Canada in 2003, this touching story centers on the life and times of a woman determined to prevail at all costs, regardless of what is set before her, the result of which is certain to leave the reader reeling in its wake.

Abuse, deception, intrigue, and a never-ending quest for happiness and love. Will she find it, or will her blind determination finally be her downfall? This is what awaits the eye within the pages of this inspiring romance drama by romantic fiction author Rusty Blackwood.

If a riveting read is your pleasure, then this 5-star romantic fiction drama is the one for you!

The Trailer for Willow’s Walk .. ..

Trailer For Williow’s Walk ~ Rusty Blackwood



(Author, Rusty Blackwood)

About The Author:

Top ranking romantic fiction author Rusty Blackwood believes the flair for fantasy is anything the mind wishes it to be, and she is a master at this. Within her expressive mind is found an endless array of romance, passion, textures and colors to sweep the reader to exotic, faraway places where anything is possible, proving that her words really do leave you breathless.

Canadian born Blackwood, who chose her plume de nom by combing both the colour of her russet hair with her husband’s great, great, Scottish grandmother’s maiden name, grew up on her paternal grandfather’s farm in south-western Ontario, Canada, where she developed her love of writing while still in grade school, entering numerous competitions and writing exhibitions throughout her area, and attributes her love of writing to her late father James, and to Gladys Carroll, her elementary teacher. Although unprofessionally trained in the field, Rusty has always had an affinity for the written word, a gift to express it, and has demonstrated this talent many times since becoming a serious writer in 2001.

She has written an eclectic array of contemporary and traditional poetry, publishing her first collection in October of 2009 entitled, “Feelings: A Rhythmic Journey in Thought,” which was later re-released in a second collection with additional content in 2011 under the title, “Impressions: A Poetic Rhythm in Emotion”. Feelings was followed in April of 2010 by a collection of assorted short stories for children, as well as the young at heart, entitled, “Young Minds,”  which was later re-released as a second collection with additional content in 2012 under the title, “Through the Eyes of Innocence.”  In March of  2012 Rusty released the short-story comedy, “The Misadventures of Derwood Tugbottom.” 

Following a previously hard-fought, misguided, and misleading publishing road into the competitive world of main-stream fiction with her first two-part romance/drama, ‘Passion in Paris’– Connections to the Past and Directions of the Heart — Rusty was finally given the chance to accomplish what she had originally set out to do, and this exciting reprieve can be found within the pages of her 4-star, heart-touching romance/drama, “Passions In Paris: Revelations of a Lost Diary,”, now available in paperback and Kindle at http://www.amazon.com/Passions-Paris-Revelations-Lost-Diary/dp/1482312697/ref=la_B0092XLBRM_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1434317581&sr=1-1, as well as all Amazons worldwide, paperback and NOOK at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/passions-in-paris-rusty-blackwood/1115775168?ean=9781482312690, in paperback at https://www.createspace.com/4151917, and on all reading devices at http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/381235
In the immediate St. Catharines area, paperback copies of this exceptional novel can be directly obtained from Miss Blackwood by e-mailing her in the Contact area on this website.

‘Passions in Paris’ will be followed in fall 2015 by the riveting romantic fiction drama, ‘Willow’s Walk.’

The 5’1″(154.94 cm) spunky redhead is often asked how much of herself is found in her heroines, and she has been noted to say a fair amount, adding that most writer’s inspiration comes from many different aspects of life experience and reaping from them all that one can to use to one’s best advantage, so in that respect she would have to say that many sides, aspects, and flavors of her heroines derive from her own personality and life.

Rusty has always loved the Arts in their many unique forms and this is demonstrated in the two Interior Decorating and Design diplomas she holds, as well as her many years spent on the south-western Ontario stage performing with her family’s country music band, The Midnight Ramblers, and the country – rock – blues band, MIRAGE  respectively as an accomplished vocalist, bassist, and rhythm guitarist.

Rusty firmly believes in going after what she wants, doing whatever is required to make it happen, and turning a deaf ear to anyone who says it cannot be done. She has faced many challenges throughout her life,  emerging more determined with each, but make no mistake about her methods, for she is a firm believer in Karma and the adage that whatever you put out in life revisits you, so be sure your intentions are proper.

Miss Blackwood now resides in the cultural city of St. Catharines, Ontario and when not at her keyboard, enjoys art, music, nature, gardening, and spending quality time with family, friends, and her loyal cat, Tipper.

Rusty invites you to browse her site, check out her Journal/Blog where you find the latest news, and upcoming events, and she invites you to contact her regarding your views, questions, or to simply say hello.

*Please visit Rusty Blackwood’s Amazon Author Page for the complete list of her books and purchase online at Amazon.com*
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Of Course It Is All About Author, Vinnie Sorce The Writer! Book Goodies Author Interview Re-Blast.

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Hey Readers, have you checked out Book Goodies yet?
They are a fantastic website where readers and authors meet, connect and engage with one another.
They offer great deals on all types of reads, author interviews, book reviews and more! Here is a little about what they offer Readers  . . . .

About Book Goodies: BookGoodies Network of Sites for Book Lovers.
Sites in the BookGoodies Network:

This website is part of the BookGoodies Network and we wanted to make it easy for you to find the rest of the sites. Readers: Find your favorite new authors and books on our sites! We have something for everyone.

For All Readers
BookGoodies.com – Books, interviews, podcasts, guest posts, author services, reviews, free books, bargain books, for all genres!
ReadersHideaway.com – Great books, reviews and hideaway for everyone.
InterviewsWithWriters.com – Interviews from the writers themselves. Learn about new authors or established ones to find new favorites.
FreeDiscountedBooks.com – Looking only for Free and Discounted books? This site is for you!

And they offer SO much more readers! Go visit and you can read some awesome author interviews too.

Which brings me to my Special Guest Author Interview of Author, Vinnie Sorce. His brand new book debut titled; Jersey Justice, and was just interviewed on Book Goodies. So since I’m helping him a wee bit with promoting his new books, I wanted to share his Book Goodies Author Interview so readers can learn more about this prolific action writer. Here we go!  HAPPY READING! .  .  .  .

Interview with Author – Vinnie Sorce

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About Vinnie Sorce:
Vinnie Sorce is an award-winning* author debuting his first book, Jersey Justice. He’s been a writer for over ten years, selling articles and short stories along with blogging.

He grew up in North Jersey and currently lives in Arizona with one remaining child that hasn’t escaped yet. He likes to read, watch too much TV, wear his heart on his sleeve, and over-examine situations that haven’t occurred yet.

Oh, and he eventually wants to save the world. No super powers are making that a difficult job, though.
*Now, when I say award-winning, I mean an award I made up and gave to myself. It was a beautiful ceremony. I cried.

What inspires you to write?
TV, Movies and books always inspire me. I take the feelings that I’ve been graced with from watching or reading and translate them into my own characters and scenarios.

Tell us about your writing process.
There’s a process? I have several author friends (two of which are my sons, who want to be screen writers) who cringe when I say, “I just sit down and write.” My first book evolved just from the title, Jersey Justice, and the name of the main character, Jimmy Vincent. I love the way those sounded and built the story from there.

For Fiction Writers: Do you listen (or talk to) to your characters?
On my blog, I had my main character interview me. (Go. Check it out. Link below.)
I’m not sure that I talk to them, but they are always talking in my head, even when I’m not writing.

What advice would you give other writers?
Don’t give up. I wrote this book quite a few years ago and looked for an agent for years and had no luck. A writer friend of mine finally pushed me far enough to self-publish and I’m glad I did. Even if it never goes any farther than that, I did.

So, don’t give up!

How did you decide how to publish your books?
An author friend believed in my work so much that she offered to pay for the editing, which I could not afford. For years I was unable to find an agent or publisher and with my good friend pushing at my back (OK, more like wildly shoving me forward) I went with self-publishing.

What do you think about the future of book publishing?
I think we’re still a long way off from losing “real” books. I prefer a book in my hands than on my tablet. I currently only have an e-book out, but I am following up with a paperback soon.

What genres do you write?: Thriller, action

What formats are your books in?: eBook

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Lyon Book Promotions Welcomes New Zealand Crime Novelist and Author, Wayne Andrewartha.

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“Lyon Book Promotions welcomes Wayne Andrewartha, Author & Crime Novelist to our promotions family!”

Author, Wayne Andrewartha is an accountant by day, and a prolific writer of crime fiction novels by night. This man of mystery calls Auckland, New Zealand home. His new novel series, book 1 of, “The Jake Shaw Private Eye Series” just released on Amazon.com in the Kindle store. Wayne enjoys hobbies like reading, gardening and ten pin bowling.

He also enjoys watching sports like rugby, tennis and motor sports. He attended “Auckland Technical Institute” with a degree in accounting. Had owned his own business for many years until he sold it, and now built and runs his own accounting business. So he has accomplished a lot in his life so far. Now, he is taking the indie author market by storm!He is a little more about Wayne and his other novel series.
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About The Author:

Wayne Andrewartha is an accountant, and lives in Auckland, New Zealand. Since he was a small boy, he has always wanted to write books. His love of travelling and his vivid imagination are obvious throughout this crime novel. This novel is packed full of action as Private detective, Jake Shaw faces impossible odds to rescue the wife of a client. It is guaranteed to keep you turning the pages which readers of crime stories will thoroughly enjoy.

And there is more ….

Wayne has written two other novels, Diamonds of Death and the much praised sequel, Roll of the Dice. For action/ thriller fans, they are a must read. In addition, he has written 48 short stories if which two have high recommendation notification from the Katherine Mansfield short story competition and a highly commend for a short story from the West Auckland Short Story Writing competition. Many will be published later this year.
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About Wayne’s Novels:

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About The New Release:

Jake Shaw, ex policeman, now private eye, isn’t too fussy about the kind of cases he handles. His cash flow won’t permit him that luxury. Hung over and lucky to be alive after an unsuccessful drive-by shooting, Jake receives an urgent call from an old client asking for his help. His wife has been kidnapped, and the kidnappers have threatened to kill her if he doesn’t do exactly as they say. They haven’t told the client what they want from him, and Jake presumes it’s the usual ransom demand for money. He undertakes to negotiate based on his assumption – pay the money and get the wife back alive.

But the kidnappers have a unique request, which takes Jake by surprise. What is even more frustrating is that his client has lied to him, placing him in a life and death struggle to survive.
As things start to unravel, Jake wonders if this assignment’s linked to a previous case – one where the horrific end result kept him awake for months on end?

And who is this mystery man who keeps stalking Jake? How does he fit into the puzzle?
As the kidnappers’ deadline looms, Jake’s options are few – find the item the kidnappers want, or rescue the kidnapped wife before she is killed and disposed of. When he finds the mystery item, and arranges for a straight swap, the exchange goes horribly wrong. Now faced with finding the kidnapped wife on his own, he wonders whether he will be in time to save his client’s wife.
This book introduces the new detective of crime, Jake Shaw, and immediately merges him into an action-packed drama, where the penalty for failure is death .  .  .
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Another Novel Series By Wayne Andrewartha, Author (Book 1 & 2)

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Diamonds of Death (The Adventures of Luke & Leanne Docherty Book 1) Kindle Edition

About The Novel Series:

A brutal African dictator is overthrown by UN forces and flees with other family members undetected to a South American bolthole.  Utilising the IT genius of his son, he develops an electronic device, powered by a satellite-linked, diamond receiver, which he launches worldwide. This electronic toy, called an In-Per, becomes an overnight sensation. At the same time, through intermediaries, he gifts a number of these units to UN and world leaders at public events. Why is he so generous?

Because his enemies are responsible for what has happened to him. And now they must pay.
With the flick of a switch, these high-tech units will become deadly to anyone near them.
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Roll of the Dice (The adventures of Luke and Leanne Docherty Book 2) Kindle Edition

About Book 2 of the Series:

The exciting sequel to Diamonds of Death has finally arrived.
Luke and Leanne Docherty are recovering in New Zealand from their harrowing ordeal in bringing down James Tangalata (Diamonds of Death) when they are contacted by their UN boss with some bad news. A computer genius, Eric Lee has fled his place of employment, suspected of stealing newly developed
military software. But what does this have to do with Luke and Leanne?

Their old nemesis, Gus Milano, has returned, hell-bent on revenge. He has aligned himself with Eric Lee, intending to use the new virtual reality game Eric Lee has invented to punish Leanne for almost destroying him in Colombia. To capture Gus, and ultimately Eric Lee, Leanne must allow herself to be taken.
Luke intends to follow her, but his plans go astray when Leanne disappears completely.
Now Luke has to battle against time, and a sadistic foe that has shown no mercy. Will he be on time to save Leanne? Or will she succumb to the unpredictable events which make up the on-line reality game?

This full-throttle thriller, the exciting sequel to Diamonds of Death, is full of action, drama, compassion and tragedy all wrapped in one. The reader is quickly drawn into a world of simulated make-believe, experiencing firsthand what the players face to survive. Are you brave enough to face your own fears?
Some are. Some aren’t. Which group do you belong to? . . .
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Wayne has many interests. He is a member of  ‘The New Zealand Rotary,’ where he and members have done many charitable activities both in New Zealand and throughout the Pacific. He served as past club president and was bestowed the highest award given by ‘The Rotary, The Paul Harris Fellowship Award.’

Wayne has traveled extensively throughout South East Asia in his teens. In his 20’s traveled with his best mate through Australia, and throughout his life to Europe, England, Canada and the USA. All the traveling was the inspiration to write his very first non-published book. I hope he does indeed publish it in the future.

So there your go readers and friends. Now you know all about Author and Novelist, Wayne Andrewartha.
And all about his fascinating life and his fantastic novels as well. Wayne is always available for guest author interviews and podcast/radio interviews.

Welcome aboard Wayne!

You can contact Wayne for interviews through: LyonMedia@aol.com  or  WAndrewartha_Author@yahoo.com

Connect with him on Social Media:
Twitter: @Andrewartha_W   https://twitter.com/Andrewartha_W
Google+ https://www.plus.google.com/114023178741746999987
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/wayne-andrewartha/37/27b/969

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Congrats To Author, Jack Barr For Making It Into “The Readers Favorite” Book Award Contest!

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I so enjoy sharing author news and updates about my author friends. And Jack, Jana and Marley Barr are no exception! I have had the honor of book promoting for Jack and the Barr family for quite some time now, and I’m very happy about this little project of his. He had asked me to research and find out more about a great place for authors and writers to submit their new books and novels for awards to an awesome ‘International Book Awards Website’ called  Readers Favorite’ . . .  So we did.

Well, not only did he get a fabulous 4 star book review, and now he has made it to the next round of their current 2015  book awards contest! Now I knew he would make the entry as I have read his fantastic memoir titled;
Failing at Fatherhood: a book for the imperfect father, which is available now on Amazon right here: Failing at Fatherhood

So I thought I’d share the review that Readers Favorite has done for his book, and I wish him and his family the very best of luck at winning an award.

His book will truly ‘touch your heart’! And a win would be well deserved for his powerful memoir.

A Little About Readers Favorite!

Readers’ Favorite has received the “Honoring Excellence” and “Best Websites for Authors” awards by the Association of Independent Authors, are members of the National Book Critics Circle and National Education Association, and are BBB accredited (A+).
Readers’ Favorite tries to help those in need as well by donating books and income each year to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Authors contribute as well by donating via our order forms and through our Book Donation program.
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and especially on behalf of the children and their
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Readers Favorite Book Review For ~ Failing at Fatherhood ~ Author, Jack Barr

Review Rating:
 4 stars.
Reviewed By Samantha Gregory for Readers’ Favorite

Failing at Fatherhood: A Book for the Imperfect Father by Jack Barr is the story of the birth of Jack’s daughter, Marley, and her diagnosis of Down’s Syndrome. Jack shares his feelings about the diagnosis and how it affected him in the early part of his daughter’s life. He becomes angry at his wife, Marley, and God over the diagnosis, but instead of talking to anyone about it, he bottles it all up. As the book goes on, Jack begins to accept his daughter’s diagnosis.

Jack Barr has written about a difficult event in Failing at Fatherhood, but in the early chapters you don’t really have any sympathy for him. His reaction is completely selfish – he is only worried about himself and how everything is affecting him. He has already written off his daughter before she has a chance to prove him wrong. Children with Down’s Syndrome can live very full lives. Gradually, Jack learns to accept it and comes to terms with it. He tells us about his own childhood and the experiences he had with his own father and how they shaped him.

There is a strong Christian influence in the book and Jack works in Thailand teaching people about God. Many parents of Down’s Syndrome children will tell you that, while it can be difficult at times, they wouldn’t change their child for anything. Having Down’s Syndrome does not define a child, it is just a part of them. I think the book is interesting, and a must read for parents of children born with a disability. . .


About Jack Barr and Family

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Jack, Jana and Marley Barr

Jack and Jana Barr are missionaries in Bangkok, Thailand.  Before their first date, they both knew God was calling them to serve overseas.  After completing their undergraduate degrees at Johnson University, and their graduate degrees (Jack M.Ed. Regent University, M.Sc. Canisius College/ Jana M.A. Lee University) they flew to Bangkok for the first time.  For the past nine years they have served God by teaching at the International Community School in Bangkok, Thailand.

Three years ago, Jack and Jana did not know God would use their daughter Marley, to forever alter their life plan.  Marley was born with Down syndrome and that event sent Jack crashing into a sea of depression. “I could not overcome the question of, Why us God”?  Since that day, Jack and Jana have rerouted their plan to align with God’s plan.  They started, If They Had A Voice, an awareness campaign that focuses on Down syndrome abortions.  Their story has been featured on CNN, CNN Mexico, Life Action News, and The Insight Channel.  Jack also wrote his first book, Failing at Fatherhood, which has been endorsed by Bob Russell, S.A. Bodeen, and Woodroll Kroll.  Jack & Jana had a simple plan for their future, but God has forced them to trust in HIS plan.

For general inquiries and speaking engagements, email Jack at info@iftheyhadavoice.org
Please visit their website If They Had A Voice and follow them on Twitter @jackjanamarley 

A Fathers Day Message To My Dad.

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Many of you know that I live life in recovery. And you can learn more about my testimony and story here on my recovery blog: https://catherinelyonaddictedtodimes.wordpress.com

There are many recovery authors out here who may or may not have the recovery support from our family. I am one of those people. So the pain is sometime hard to handle on holidays like these. We work through those issues within our recovery.
But, .  .  .  . it still doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt any less.
*Author, Catherine Townsend-Lyon*  ~ A Recovery Post Share From My Recovery Blog
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Happy Fathers Day to all Dads Today!

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Isn’t 9 1/2 years a long time to not talk to your Daughter? .  .  .

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Dear Father,
Today these things you will know,

That I’m thinking of you today on this Fathers Day.

That I do love you even though you have no relationship with me.
That I know your another year older, as your 80 now, that doesn’t give us much time to make amends.
That you hurt me by just cutting me out of your life for what reason?
That mom would be upset that you don’t speak to me or your son Robert.
That you have a grandchild, Roberts son you don’t bother to see or visit.
That even when I was riddled with addiction? You were 930 miles away, and you where not a part of that drama.

That a daughter can turn here life around and be a better woman in Recovery.
That I feel YOU should give me a 2nd chance like my Father in Heaven has.
That you never accepted me for WHO I AM TODAY.
That I have accomplished so many blessing in my Life and Recovery we could have celebrated together and SO MUCH MORE.

That the pain of not having you in my life has been unbearable all these years .  .  .  .

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HAPPY FATHERS DAY DAD
Your Loving Daughter Catherine
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