The Shiniest Jewel: A Family Love Story

A very real story of giving and receiving: letting go of certain parts of your life to be open to others.

The author's determination to adopt a child from Russia comes to fruition just as her father is dying; she gives up what she believes to be essential parts of herself to become a mother and understand herself as a daughter. The jewel of the title refers not only to her son, but also to the polishing and refinement of her self.