Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

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Summary: Touching and Inspirational
Review: I remember very clearly my mother handing me a couple of books she had picked up at the library for me; at age nine I was already a bookworm. Matthew, Mark, Luke and John instantly caught my attention, and I read it in one sitting. Although as a child, I didn't understand that it was about mixed-race chilren or why they had been abandoned, I sympathized instantly with the plight of a little boy trying to fend for himself and the younger boys that come into his life. It is a deeply touching and inpiriational story about the strength and generosity of the human spirit, even in bad circumstances. Although Matthew (the main charecter) is alone and barely supporting himself, he refuses to resort to theft, and bravely accepts both his circumstances and the responsibility for other children brought to him without complaining. Over the years, the story has always stayed bright in my mind. I'm sorry to see that it's so expensive-- I'd love the chance to read it again.

Rating:
Summary: Touching and Inspirational
Review: I was attracted to this book in the library by the title. Not knowing what to expect I began reading it to my children. You may want to read it first before reading it to your children as I was a little startled by the frankness of the author regarding the shunning of Ameraisain children in their native culture. It is a very touching story of a Korean/ American boy who is abandoned by his mother because she is unable to raise him any more. It is the story of his fending for himself and the other boys he meets. A great gift for anyone adopting a child from another country.

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Summary: They're not just apostles!
Review: I was attracted to this book in the library by the title. Not knowing what to expect I began reading it to my children. You may want to read it first before reading it to your children as I was a little startled by the frankness of the author regarding the shunning of Ameraisain children in their native culture. It is a very touching story of a Korean/ American boy who is abandoned by his mother because she is unable to raise him any more. It is the story of his fending for himself and the other boys he meets. A great gift for anyone adopting a child from another country.