Jerry Cline exists at the whim of an 1869 Comanche raiding party on his birthfather�s family ranch in Central Texas. Jerry could also be a poster-boy for successful adoptions. He was adopted at age 3 months in 1939 by a hard-living couple from East Texas, via the Indian Territory of Oklahoma before it became a state. Despite the raw and dusty origins of his forbearers, Jerry grew up to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics from Purdue University and enjoyed a long career in the aerospace industry with McDonnell Douglas Corporation (now The Boeing Company). He worked on several space and missile programs and was part of the team which developed the design for the Space Shuttle. Dr. Cline also held an academic appointment as an adjunct faculty member of the mathematics department of Washington University in St. Louis. Jerry is now retired and lives in St. Louis with his wife Phyllis.

In 2001, aided by his wife, a cooperative adoption agency, and an expert genealogist, Jerry Cline began what turned out to be an exciting and successful quest for his birthparents and knowledge of how he came to be. He was 61 years old at the time. The search itself, the surprising identities of his birthparents, the heartwarming face-to-face meetings with new-found blood relatives and several years of research inspired this book. In Born and Raised, Jerry shares the details of his dramatic search and weaves a fascinating composite of the histories of his birthparents, his adoptive parents, their families, plus related events and personalities from America�s past. Thanks to two books written long ago, one by his birthfather (a renowned lawman of the Old West), and one by an aunt, Jerry is able to provide a graphic and authentic glimpse into what life was like on America�s frontier in the mid 19th century. Born and Raised is a classic tale of nature and nurture. That the stories in it are true makes the book all the more remarkable and appealing.

Jerry Cline exists at the whim of an 1869 Comanche raiding party on his birthfather�s family ranch in Central Texas. Jerry could also be a poster-boy for successful adoptions. He was adopted at age 3 months in 1939 by a hard-living couple from East Texas, via the Indian Territory of Oklahoma before it became a state. Despite the raw and dusty origins of his forbearers, Jerry grew up to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics from Purdue University and enjoyed a long career in the aerospace industry with McDonnell Douglas Corporation (now The Boeing Company). He worked on several space and missile programs and was part of the team which developed the design for the Space Shuttle. Dr. Cline also held an academic appointment as an adjunct faculty member of the mathematics department of Washington University in St. Louis. Jerry is now retired and lives in St. Louis with his wife Phyllis.

In 2001, aided by his wife, a cooperative adoption agency, and an expert genealogist, Jerry Cline began what turned out to be an exciting and successful quest for his birthparents and knowledge of how he came to be. He was 61 years old at the time. The search itself, the surprising identities of his birthparents, the heartwarming face-to-face meetings with new-found blood relatives and several years of research inspired this book. In Born and Raised, Jerry shares the details of his dramatic search and weaves a fascinating composite of the histories of his birthparents, his adoptive parents, their families, plus related events and personalities from America�s past. Thanks to two books written long ago, one by his birthfather (a renowned lawman of the Old West), and one by an aunt, Jerry is able to provide a graphic and authentic glimpse into what life was like on America�s frontier in the mid 19th century. Born and Raised is a classic tale of nature and nurture. That the stories in it are true makes the book all the more remarkable and appealing.

I love you Mia is a true story written by a Grandmother being part of watching her daughter and her son-in-law adopt their first child, a baby girl, they named Mia. The book shows what a joy and a blessing Adoption is from a Grandmother�s point of view. God�s hand was clearly on this amazing journey. This is God�s story and a grateful Grandmother he chose to write it.

I love you Mia is a true story written by a Grandmother being part of watching her daughter and her son-in-law adopt their first child, a baby girl, they named Mia. The book shows what a joy and a blessing Adoption is from a Grandmother�s point of view. God�s hand was clearly on this amazing journey. This is God�s story and a grateful Grandmother he chose to write it.

"ADOPTING DIEGO: A BOY'S JOURNEY" is an international adoption story. The Collins' family adopted Diego who was fi ve years old from an orphanage in Guatemala and brought him back to Michigan to start his new life in his "forever family". His adoptive parents already had grown children and grandchildren. So, this is also the story of becoming parents again at a later age. The book covers the highlights of Diego's experiences and his adaption to his new family and culture. It is a simple children's picture book that can be read by a child or to a child by a parent, grandparent, teacher, or older child. The pictures are actual photographs of Diego as he grows up and becomes a teen. The book frequently asks questions of the reader to involve him/her with the author and to help the reader relate to the story of Diego's journey.

"ADOPTING DIEGO: A BOY'S JOURNEY" is an international adoption story. The Collins' family adopted Diego who was fi ve years old from an orphanage in Guatemala and brought him back to Michigan to start his new life in his "forever family". His adoptive parents already had grown children and grandchildren. So, this is also the story of becoming parents again at a later age. The book covers the highlights of Diego's experiences and his adaption to his new family and culture. It is a simple children's picture book that can be read by a child or to a child by a parent, grandparent, teacher, or older child. The pictures are actual photographs of Diego as he grows up and becomes a teen. The book frequently asks questions of the reader to involve him/her with the author and to help the reader relate to the story of Diego's journey.

Trees prevent erosion, produce oxygen and reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Trees are loved for their aesthetic appeal and their wood is used to build and heat our homes. They were often regarded as sacred in ancient times and still play a role in many of the world�s mythologies. Some trees are so ancient that only legend can record their true origins. The root system is the key to the tree�s survival. This is also true for people. Adopted children face loss in the most loving of homes. Our ancestors and family history help give us a sense of belonging and define who we are. Adoption is a life-long issue that deals with identity and the broken thread of family continuity. Being adopted is not always a better life, but a different one.

My Little One as You Grow Older. An Adoption Poem. Is about the adoption of our son David. As he grows up we realized we will be discussing with him why he looks different than us. The Poem was written so he would hear the words over and over again.

The Lonely Little Horse is based on the real life adoption of the author’s daughter Amanda and is written in an animal fable genre, some true names and facts and some good old fashioned storytelling!

The Lonely Little Horse is based on the real life adoption of the author’s daughter Amanda and is written in an animal fable genre, some true names and facts and some good old fashioned storytelling!

The Lonely Little Horse is based on the real life adoption of the author’s daughter Amanda and is written in an animal fable genre, some true names and facts and some good old fashioned storytelling!

This small book has attempted to put together some of the stories and scientific evidence Dr. Beischel uses as a lecturer and teacher. These stories have been created by Dr. Beischel from his vast experience as a parent and psychologist and none of them are factual, but will appear to be, as any good story must. Many parents, teachers and therapists get very frustrated working with insecurely attached individuals. This book has been written to fill the gap of information on the insecurely child and adult from a researched based and practical point of view.

This small book has attempted to put together some of the stories and scientific evidence Dr. Beischel uses as a lecturer and teacher. These stories have been created by Dr. Beischel from his vast experience as a parent and psychologist and none of them are factual, but will appear to be, as any good story must. Many parents, teachers and therapists get very frustrated working with insecurely attached individuals. This book has been written to fill the gap of information on the insecurely child and adult from a researched based and practical point of view.

This small book has attempted to put together some of the stories and scientific evidence Dr. Beischel uses as a lecturer and teacher. These stories have been created by Dr. Beischel from his vast experience as a parent and psychologist and none of them are factual, but will appear to be, as any good story must. Many parents, teachers and therapists get very frustrated working with insecurely attached individuals. This book has been written to fill the gap of information on the insecurely child and adult from a researched based and practical point of view.

Children who are adopted have questions theirparents sometimes find uncomfortable to answer.This touching book was created to help parentsunderstand what kind of concerns their childrenhave about adoption. With facts and humor, it is afun filled narrative on the joy of adoption.