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The Eye of Adoption Kindle Edition

by Jody Cantrell Dyer (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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"No one just adopts." From the very first steps of acknowledging adoption as a choice to the final document that seals the deal, Jody Cantrell Dyer paints a raw, warm, heartbreaking and eventually triumphant portrayal that narrates the entire adoption process through compassionate and humorous prose.

Author Jody Cantrell Dyer’s candor and soul color each page of The Eye of Adoption. She directly addresses the sorrows of infertility and the demands of adoption while consistently word-weaving a life rope of assurance, optimism, and laughter for her readers.

A middle-aged wife, mother, teacher, and writer, Dyer “tells it like it is” in hopes that waiting adoptive parents, birthparents, adoptees, and those close to them will find kinship through her story.

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Do like to read love stories? Are you touched by adoption? Are you struggling to conceive? Are you a birth parent, an adoptive parent, or an adoptee? Do you love someone affected by infertility, a crisis pregnancy, or adoption? If so, I wrote this book for you. THE EYE OF ADOPTION is the book I needed when I struggled, often feeling isolated and exhausted, to build my family.

I am a banker turned housewife turned school teacher and author. More importantly, I am a middle-aged married mother of two children--one biological and one adopted. Folks, that is not as simple as it sounds. I went through the gauntlet to add a second child to my family, and I know many of you can relate. I wrote this book for you.

From The Eye of Adoption: "Because adoption is a spiritual transaction conducted within a commercial industry, success in adoption requires involvement from what seems like everyone connected to the adoptive parents. Thus, adoptive parents' friends, relatives, co-workers, and even pets will find themselves here, too. I urge anyone connected to waiting parents to read my story to empathize with the adoptive family and perhaps alleviate, not complicate, the inevitable burdens. Do not underestimate the depths of suffering and lengths of endurance required of adoptive parents. Do not underestimate the difficult choice to find a child through adoption. No one just adopts."

The open tone of The Eye of Adoption matches my personality: honest, friendly, and down-to-earth. I talk directly to readers because I want you to feel like, no matter where you are in the infertility, adoption, or placement process, you have a friend who understands you. I say (in print) exactly what many of you are thinking! After struggling to conceive for six years, then clumsily (yet successfully) adopting, to now navigating an open adoption with my child's birth parents, I felt compelled to write this book. I felt that someone needed to "tell it like it is" so others would be better equipped to handle the turbulent and triumphant, mysterious and magical, beautiful burdensome blessing of adoption. I hope to be a friend to you as you wait for a child through infertility or adoption or now navigate an adoptive relationship.

Jody

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PERFECT
from A BirthmotherI've sucked up every word...cried a lot...it's amazing and I love it. It's beautiful.
AN EMOTIONAL RIDE AND I LOVED EVERY MINUTE!
from CBI am tentatively searching the edge of the storm to see if I have what it takes. Jody's book is a funny, sincere look at the unknown for most people. After reading it, I know now some of the things that my husband I should ask ourselves. Read this book it will help you see you are not alone.

TOUCHING STORY THAT WILL MAKE YOU LAUGH AND CRY!
from Deanna L. Kahler, Author, "From Pain to Parenthood" The author reveals intimate details of her personal life and her difficult experiences with infertility, treatment and adoption. Her honesty and willingness to share are admirable. I especially found her letters to her future child touching. Her interview with a birth mom was also a very nice touch and helps others to understand a birth parent's perspective on adoption. If you are looking for an interesting personal narrative that will make you laugh and cry, you'll enjoy this book!

A MUST READ
from KMI was excited to peer behind the "adoption curtain" to see what someone's journey really looked like. Dyer tells the story of her and her husband's journey in such honest detail while wrapping it in her charming Southern voice. Dyer's Erma Bombeck-style humor makes her so relatable, while she shares with you her heartbreaking mental and emotional struggle. Eye of Adoption is a must read for anyone who knows someone struggling with infertility, has friends or family who are adopting or are considering adoption themselves. Dyer's refreshing perspective that not only sheds light, but also humor and grace to these processes.

AMAZING STORY!
from CJ This book explained so much from both sides of the situation. Birthmothers make such a sacrifice for their child to give them life, and to give them a better chance at life with couples who desperately want children. I am amazed at the strength, composure, and sacrifice made by the birthmother in this book. I am amazed at the strength and faith of the adoptive mother. This book is so worth the read. It informs, entertains, and renews your faith all at the same time.
NOT JUST FOR THOSE DEALING WITH ADOPTION
from LydiaI read the entire book yesterday. Phenomenal!!! I have dealt with infertility for the past 4 years. My infertility is not an inability to get pregnant, but an inability to sustain a pregnancy (due to MTHFR among other clotting disorders). I always felt alone in my anger at infertility. I searched in vain for someone who shared my anger, frustration, and heartache until I read her story. No one else seemed willing to admit it. Dyer very bravely puts her honest feelings about infertility and adoption out there to be read and scrutinized. It was nice to know that I'm not alone in feeling jilted by infertility and simultaneously blessed by the child that was so difficult to get. I might find myself in the adoption boat one day. I know that this book will be a help to my family if we ever decide to navigate those waters!

I ENJOYED EVERY WORD
from clw, May 10, 2013 I enjoyed every word. What a poignant, straightforward twist on the inside view of adoption. I was laughing or crying throughout the entire book, and sometimes both at the same time. The author's description of the fertility treatment process was the truest description I have ever read. Her heartfelt notes to her future child are what make this book so real to me. I would recommend this to anyone in the process of adoption to gain perspective on the hurdles one will have to jump through to get to the point of adoption. I have already recommended it to two other couples I know going through a domestic adoption, and they each have loved the book so far. I would read anything by Jody Cantrell Dyer if she chooses to pen another book.

AN HONEST AND RAW LOOK INTO AN ADOPTION JOURNEY
ElizabethWow. If you are going through your own journey to adopt a child or have ever wondered what it entails, you need to read this book! by Social Worker
A MUST READ!
ErinStory-telling at its finest. It was refreshing to read a story that was completely honest in every way. She didn't sugar-coat her feelings about anything or anyone and by doing this, we were able to intimately share in the joys, heartaches, fear, hope and sorrows that her infertility and subsequent adoption process entailed. Witty, fresh, heartbreaking and honest, she provides hope to those who have walked a mile in her shoes- promise that a higher power provides when we least expect it -and strength to overcome one's most dark and desolate times.
A MUST READ FOR ANY WOMAN WANTING A CHILD OR A FAMILY MEMBER OF SOMEONE THAT DOES
from Been ThereI have never read a more "dead on" explanation of the feelings that this struggle brings. I laughed, cried and felt a part of myself justified for feelings I had through my time of infertility and adoption as I saw the realness in Jody's story.
A WELL WRITTEN ACCOUNT OF OPEN ADOPTION FROM THE ADOPTIVE MOTHER'S PERSPECTIVE
by AmyI couldn't put it down. She portrays, with humor, her account of the complex relationship of she and the birthmother in a heartwarming way. You can't help but fall in love with everyone involved in the adoption, particularly Kerri. The underlying theme is that fate, faith, unselfishness and love come together in adoption.

AMAZING BOOK
by CEG, April 3, 2013Any parent, future parent, or grandparent would benefit from reading this book. Jody's gift with language and her real-life writing style is the first aspect that "grabbed" me immediately. The true story of her family's journey to adoption takes true strength, faith, and love. And Jody has an abundance of all of these things. I laughed out loud, cried buckets of tears, and was deeply affected and changed by this excellent book. I am recommending it to all my friends!

PERFECT FOR WAITING MOMS
by TWThis book was exactly what I needed as a waiting adoptive mom. I have been on a long journey - and NEED to have books that are real yet lighthearted like this one. Mrs. Dyer is so truthful with her journey - this is real! Adoption is a TOUGH journey full of heartbreak and mixed emotions. I appreciated her candid storytelling about the waiting process. Any waiting or adoptive mom should read this book. I applaud Mrs. Dyer for putting it out there! THANK YOU for making me laugh on this long journey!

GREAT BOOK
by Hoping For a BabyI laughed, I cried, and I feel like I really got to know the people involved. Great writing and great story! What an incredible story of faith, hope, and love!

A WORK OF ART
From Sherri[Dyer]created a work of art that will inspire many!

I LAUGHED OUT LOUDIt really helped remind us that even though this is what we do for a living, it really impacts people's lives in significant ways...so proud of how the book reflects your growth and understanding...I laughed out loud at several spots...your book reminded me how important it is for me to stay "personally" involved with our ministry....

AN EXCELLENT READ FOR ANYONE INVOLVED WITH THE ADOPTION PROCESS
by CherylReading Jody's story made me laugh, cry, cheer out loud, sigh with relief, and want to reach right into the pages and hug her and Kerri. This book is for anyone involved in the adoption process. It is encouraging and more importantly REAL.

REALLY COOL
by adopteeI bought [the book] this afternoon and I just cannot stop reading it. It's really cool for me to see the process that landed [Dyer's child] with her family as well as how [my sister] and I were so blessed to end up where we are... I'm very appreciative that [Dyer] took the time to write this...

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"No one just adopts." From the very first steps of acknowledging adoption as a choice to the final document that seals the deal, Jody Cantrell Dyer paints a raw, warm, heartbreaking and eventually triumphant portrayal that narrates the entire adoption process through compassionate and humorous prose.

From THE EYE OF ADOPTION:

The devestation of infertility is a monthly cycle fraught with anxious anticipation and gut-wrenching disappointment.

You are going to get a baby. You are going to get a baby. That's what we all want to hear.

I think when this is all over, I'll write a musical comedy for Broadway; I have all the elements: romance, drama, conflict, love and loss, a seven-foot-tall opera singing obstetrician, a stunt-woman birth grandmother, and a two-hundred dollar West African parrot with a country twang!

I sat, stunned by how, while drowning in her own grief, she threw me a rope of thoughtfulness and compassion.

About the Author

Jody Cantrell Dyer grew up in East Tennessee. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance at The University of Tennessee and a Post-Baccalaureatte teaching certificate through Lincoln Memorial University. She teaches technology to high school freshmen. Dyer lives with her husband Jeff and their two children in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BRMIPBG
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little River Publishing (November 17, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 17, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 922 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages

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I write to encourage, enlighten, and entertain. I hope my readers find a friend on every page!

Many of my projects are top secret, as I am a professional ghostwriter. I also serve other authors as an editor, publisher, and book marketing coach through my company, Crippled Beagle Publishing.

Fortunately, I also have time to write my own book.

If you are affected by infertility or adoption, I wrote a love story of faith and family, The Eye of Adoption, for you.

As a high school teacher, I was constantly intrigued by the unique situations my students created and encountered. Young people's problems, ideas, and experiences are often profound. I wrote the children's book Field Day to help children overcome anxiety and learn from their friends' challenges and gifts.

My essay collection—Parents, Stop and Think—addresses a variety of issues students and parents face.

To inspire students to test the waters of creative writing and real-world publishing, I created The Anthology Project—a 21st Century experience that can turn any group of people into a group of published authors. Ideal for the classroom, The Anthology Project is also a fantastic fundraising product that combines academic and creative efforts into a finished book with limitless income. Please contact me if you'd like more information on how The Anthology Project can benefit your students, non-profit, club, or group.

Through my humor books, Theories: Size 12, Laugh! You Know You Want To and Theories: Size 12, Laugh! You Know You Need To, I relate to readers by finding laughable moments in everyday life while also exploring the quirks of human nature.

My three-part fiction project, Sunshine, Unincorporated, is in the works. The colorful characters, storyline, and settings will delight readers.

I have multiple projects in the works here in Tennessee, so please connect with me to learn more. Reach out to me with questions about writing, editing, publishing, and book marketing through my website contact form or my social media pages.

www.crippledbeagle.com

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For laughs, follow my Instagram reels @justathoughtjodybug.

Be my reading buddy on GoodReads.com. Look for Jody Dyer:)

Happy readin' and writin' from Crippled Beagle Publishing headquarters in East Tennessee!

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Jody

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MamaKuest

Pulled my heart strings

Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2013

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A wonderful, easy read. As a waiting mother, I was able to put myself in her shoes. The courage of the birthmother and the uncertainty of the adoptive parents, during the pre-adoptive phase is so raw and honest. Though I have biological children, we also struggled with infertility for a short time. It is refreshing to hear somebody admit the mix of happiness and resentment for the pregnancies of friends and family members. The guilt you feel for the resentment is another burden to carry. Now we are adopting, a four year process this far, and I feel the pain of the large financial burden, the. Mountains of paperwork, and the reticence about talking about the process. The author captures this perfectly, with a witty, human component that allowed me to laugh through my tears. I appreciate the truth behind the reflections about her friends, her family, and those that played a role, regardless of size, in her adoption and infertility story. It helps to validate my feeling, regardless of the irrationality behind some of them. As some one that is suffering or waiting silently, sometimes validation is just what you need to keep your sanity. Kudos, Mrs. Dyer!

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C. Jenkins

Amazing story!

Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2013

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This book made me laugh and made me cry, but most of all it opened my eyes to a whole new world. I have come to know some people at church who care for babies while adoptive parents are found or all the parental rights have been terminated. I have thought that someday I would enjoy doing that, so my curiosity in the adoptive process has grown. This book explained so much from both sides of the situation. Birthmothers make such a sacrifice for their child to give them life, and to give them a better chance at life with couples who desperately want children. I am amazed at the strength, composure, and sacrifice made by the birthmother in this book. I am amazed at the strength and faith of the adoptive mother. This book is so worth the read. It informs, entertains, and renews your faith all at the same time. Thank you both for sharing your very personal story to comfort and guide others.

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CEG

Amazing book!

Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2013

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Jody Dyer's book "Eye of Adoption" was an eye-opener for me, to say the least. I have never dealt with infertility or adoption of any kind in my personal experience, yet this book was deeply moving, educational, humorous, and life-affirming for me. I think it is not only a great book for those interested in adoption, but also for those who haven't ever given it much thought. Any parent, future parent, or grandparent would benefit from reading this book. Jody's gift with language and her real-life writing stye is the first aspect that "grabbed" me immediately. The true story of her family's journey to adoption takes true strength, faith, and love. And Jody has an abundance of all of these things. The strong family ties, strong marriages and family values that she illustrates are heartwarming. I laughed out loud, cried buckets of tears, and was deeply affected and changed by this excellent book. I am recommending it to all my friends!

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Debbie Udycz

Recommend!

Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2014

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Heartwarming. Helpful to read interview at end of book between Jody and Kerri re: their unique experiences and continued bond. What a fortunate child for having their united commitment to his well being.

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Lydia

Not Just for Those Dealing with Adoption

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2013

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I got an email yesterday morning from Amazon saying that a little book called "The Eye of Adoption" was free on kindle for Mother's Day. I read the entire book yesterday. Phenomenal!!! I thought this book wouldn't apply to me because I've never dealt with an adoption, so I didn't purchase it initially. I was sorely mistaken.

I have dealt with infertility for the past 4 years. My infertility is not an inability to get pregnant, but an inability to sustain a pregnancy (due to MTHFR among other clotting disorders). I always felt alone in my anger at infertility. I searched in vain for someone who shared my anger, frustration, and heartache until I read her story. No one else seemed willing to admit it, I think out of guilt for questioning God or being angry at Him. In the midst of my most vicious rants (when the guilt surfaced), I felt the peace that He could take it and wouldn't hold it against me.

Jody Dyer very bravely puts her honest feelings about infertility and adoption out there to be read and scrutinized. It was nice to know that I'm not alone in feeling jilted by infertility and simultaneously blessed by the child that was so difficult to get.

I recently gave birth to a wonderful little girl with some very serious birth defects. Depending on the likelihood of her issues repeating themselves in future children, I might find myself in the adoption boat one day. I know that this book will be a help to my family if we ever decide to navigate those waters!

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Struggled to conceive

Telling it like it is

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2013

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The author weaves her story of the struggle of infertility and adoption in a candid, "tell it like it is" way. The intensely raw "real" story gives hope to those who cannot, for whatever reason, have their own children. As a mother who struggled to conceive, I understand and lived through, every single emotion the author shares with us. What a brave and unselfish thing to share with others who are in the same boat. The author merely "says" what every other infertile woman thinks! This book was very well written and chronicles the struggle of one person in the hopes of helping others. For those of you who conceived on the "first try", this book is not for you. You will never be able to understand how completely hopeless and out of control you feel when you can't have a baby like everyone else. As a selfless human being it IS possible to feel joy for others while at the same time, heartbreak for yourself and your family. The author's end result to "have" her own child is a beautiful testimony to adoption in a win-win situation!

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Oscar

Too much

Reviewed in Brazil on December 17, 2021

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I enjoyed the book at first because I myself have an adopted son and I learned about that process in USA, but before the end of the first adoption (I think must be two at all) I thought I couldn't afford all the way again. I began to feel tedious and couldn't empathize with the writer, so intense and assertive. But I wish all the best for her and her family.

Ruben Friesen

The Eye of Adoption is a wonderful book!!

Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2013

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I loved to read this book. It has opened my eyes some more! It makes it special knowing you are not the only one going through the journey of adoption! It has givin me more confidence, hope and peace about our adoption journey. It was informative, funny, sad, and just a perfect roller coaster of adoption!!
I recommend this book to everyone one who is involved in adoption in one way or another.
I'm so glad Jody that you wrote this book. Thank you very much!!

Lizzy

Adoption story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 24, 2013

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Everything about this book is good and honest and believable. It presents both sides to the adoption journey and the emotions if a birth mother and adoptive mother. It reveals

How whole families have different opinions.
There is a line in the book "have confidence in your dreams have confidence in your decisions " that really is true in the adoption journey- one of the best books I have read about adoption. e

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Spiritglen

Excellent!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 1, 2013

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This is a very good read and I would recomend it as a sincere story with some compelling writting. Well done Judy!

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