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Adopted Miracles: The Story of Our Family, penned by Anamika Mukherjee, is a poignant tale that of adoption and thousands of emotions that whirl around the process. Summary of the Book Anamika movingly and honestly portrays her plight when she learns about infertility. The striking truth of not being able to bear children made her to think of adoption seriously. This innate desire of being a mother became more intense every time she saw full families, a happy couple with their children. And on a fateful day, she does adopt and becomes a loving mother. This book is, in a way, a memoir. It depicts so poignantly the roller coaster ride of emotions that the author goes through. The vulnerability, the envy, the pain, tears, and finally the complicated adoption procedures, all of these paint a picture on your mind. Anamika also talks about how the family, relatives and other people reacted to adoption, of making her family complete. In a country like India, where adoption is still not an idea that’s widely welcomed, this book could not have been timed better. The book brings tears to your eyes, leaves your soul stirred. Motherhood finds a whole new meaning here, between these pages. About Anamika Mukherjee Anamika Mukherjee is one of those Indian parents who realized the importance of advocating adoption. She has a vast experience of over ten years in publishing and communication. Also, she was a lifestyle journalist in Delhi before moving to Bangalore as a technical writer. She is also the author of Worth Every Gasp. Tennis, travel and photography happen to be some of her dearest hobbies.