John Newton and his wife were childless until they adopted his 2 orphaned nieces (by marriage), Elizabeth and Eliza.
The first half of the book, "Letters and Reflections to My Adopted Daughters", is a compilation of 21 letters from John Newton to his eldest adopted daughter Elizabeth. It is touching to read his counsel and one can sense the deep love he has for this child and his desire for her to follow the teachings of Christ. The letters are from when she was attending various boarding schools and some when she was still living at home, which I find the most touching; a great idea for busy men today.
The second half of the book is the thoughts and emotions that John Newton felt over the loss of his daughter Eliza to Tuberculousis. She was 14 years old at the time of her death. In this section of "Letters and Reflections to My Adopted Daughters" John Newton recounts her final days and shares his testimony of the love of Christ and the comfort that can be found in understanding Christ's plan of eternal life.
About the Author
Jody Moreen, adoptee, lives in Naperville, IL with her husband and three sons. She is the editor of Adoption Blessings Journal which is a Christian publication. Jody is also the facilitator of Adoptees, Birth Parents & Adoptive Parents Together, a Chicago area adoption support group. Jody stays very busy within the adoption community volunteering for over ten years locally and online.More Information
"Letters and Reflections to My Adopted Daughters" is a great choice for a Christian, whether a part of the adoption triad or not. While not for everyone, as this is a Christian based book with conservative views written in 18th century English; many will find comfort in the counsel of John Newton.
(Published by: Pleasant Word, a division of WinePress Publishing, 2005.
ISBN 1-4141-0264-X)
