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A Hand for Me: Inspired By a True Adoption Story Kindle Edition

by Diane Dresback (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 291 ratings

"A heart-touching journey that reminds us family is born from love, not blood." - Reader

Sometimes, the greatest gift is a second chance at family...

At just three years old, Robby faces the unthinkable—rejection from his birth mother and life in an orphanage. For two long years, he rides an emotional rollercoaster of trial days with potential parents, only to be returned each time. But when Catherine steps forward to adopt him, everything changes. She offers not just a home, but a chance to heal, to belong, to become family.

★ A powerful story of unconditional love and healing
★ A journey from childhood trauma to triumph
★ An inspiring testament to the strength of adoptive families
★ A celebration of the bonds we choose to create

"This emotional story shows how love can transform lives and heal the deepest wounds." - Amazon Reader

Follow Robby's remarkable journey from a mischievous child shaped by early trauma to a free-spirited young man finding his place in the world. Through Catherine's unwavering commitment and Robby's resilient spirit, witness how the power of unconditional love can bridge any gap and heal any heart.

"A beautiful reminder that family is about love, not DNA. This story will stay with you long after the last page." - Reader

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  • Emotional adoption stories
  • Mother-son relationships
  • Stories of healing and hope
  • Tales of family bonds and second chances
  • Inspirational true stories
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DHV6G4VT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mindclover Productions LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 14, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 263 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1963762297
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 291 ratings

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Diane Dresback

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Diane M. Dresback loves to tell stories through novels, self-help books, and films. She writes unique women’s domestic thrillers that are quick-read novels. The stories often involve a strong female character paired with a psychological, sci-fi, or medical element. Her latest fiction story is a trilogy that begins with one character waking up in a stranger's body.

She also ventures into true story books based on real life, such as her book featuring stories from 25 inspirational women who share their struggles and their triumphs to bring hope and inspiration to others, and two adoption novels based on her own and her brother's adoption stories.

In 2007, Diane M. Dresback began working in the independent film industry in Arizona. She has completed over 35 short films as a writer, director, and producer and has won numerous awards. She has written several feature-length screenplays adapted from her novels and one she co-produced called PARANOIA. Diane received the 2012 Arizona Filmmaker of the Year Award from the Phoenix Film Foundation.

Diane has over 27 years of corporate Human Resources and Training experience, with most of that time in management and executive-level positions in the financial and travel industries. She holds a Masters degree in Adult Education and a Bachelors degree in Human Services.

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Customers find the book well-written and easy to read, with one mentioning it can be read in any order. The story receives positive feedback, with one customer noting how it struck close to home. Customers appreciate the book's authenticity.

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Customers find the book easy to read and well written, with one customer noting that it can be read in any order.

"...conversations and derails have needed to be fictionalized, and very well written! I only wish I could read these again for the first time!..." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. A real page turner as you read about Robby and his development as a person being adopted at age 3...." Read more

"Loved this book! I would not have any children if not for adoption We adopted our son wen he was 2 and a half...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. It read to me more like a memoir. It was honest, sad, funny, and heart breaking at times...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the story of the book, with one mentioning how it struck close to home, while another notes that every adoptee's experience is unique.

"...As a mother to two adopted children much of this story struck very close to home!..." Read more

"...Unconditional love. Great story." Read more

"...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...." Read more

"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!" Read more

3 customers mention "Authenticity"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the authenticity of the book.

"...These books are so clean, so clearly true, though some conversations and derails have needed to be fictionalized, and very well written!..." Read more

"What a story, love how honest and loving this family was. I have 2 adopted grandchildren who are very loved! But how do we know feelings?" Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. It read to me more like a memoir. It was honest, sad, funny, and heart breaking at times...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Laura Odell
    5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2025
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    Wow wow wow! And wow! Best adoption memoir couplet I’ve ever read! Incredibly well written and engaging, completely inspirational! Don’t forget to read the first memoir, “Room for Another”, although truly “A Hand for Me” and “Room for Another” can easily be read in any order. You won’t want to put them down! You will love Robby and Melissa, Catherine and Edward! You will love Teresa, Jackie and Edward’s older brother whose name I can’t remember from the first book but maybe it was Phil. These books are so clean, so clearly true, though some conversations and derails have needed to be fictionalized, and very well written! I only wish I could read these again for the first time! So thankful to Diane Dresback for sharing her experiences!
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  • Karen
    5.0 out of 5 stars still my child
    Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2025
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    Finished this book in one day. As a mother to two adopted children much of this story struck very close to home! Most people don’t realize the time, tears and patience it requires to adopt a child. In addition the year you are required to wait to legally call this child your own is nerve wracking. I know that not all adoptions are fairytales but some of us are blessed……if you are a parent in any way shape or form you will thoroughly enjoy this heart grabbing story.
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  • morethannurseshoes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Chance
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2025
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    I really enjoyed this book. A real page turner as you read about Robby and his development as a person being adopted at age 3. Loving a person at face value - for who they are instead of how they act or who you wanted them to be. Unconditional love. Great story.
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  • Grandma Rockton
    5.0 out of 5 stars Story !
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2025
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    What a story, love how honest and loving this family was. I have 2 adopted grandchildren who are very loved! But how do we know feelings?
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Adoption
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2025
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    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.
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  • Tracy
    3.0 out of 5 stars Don't give up...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2024
    I had a really hard time following this book- it was slow to begin with- while based on a true story. Many great parts it just seemed so incoherent in many areas. But wow what a story and I'm glad I didn't give up on it for the book came alive midway and it is worth reading. It's almost like it would've been better to be told as a reminiscing of memories with the hook being more towards the beginning and going back in the past to revisit the memories… BUT I understand why it was written as it was now that I've read it through. Worth reading and left me wanting to go back and read Room for Another. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this honest review voluntarily. I do recommend reading and not giving up for it's worth the reading!
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  • HeatherStaley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed the read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2025
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    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.
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  • Catherine Jo Morgan
    2.0 out of 5 stars Engaging but overall, I'm sorry I read it.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2025
    This book is a tear jerker from the start, and well written, but then it gets to be more and more bad news. Maybe it's just the ongoing world news right now, but my interest in more sorrow and bad news, especially without any real spiritual context or guidance, is just over.
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  • jan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 8, 2025
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    Enjoyed the book very well written I read a hand in mine first so this one followed on wonderful couldn't put it down
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  • Miss Laura
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 1, 2025
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    I enjoyed reading this book. I couldn't stop reading it. I am looking forward to checking out the authors other books.
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