Adoption
The journey of being adopted and finding a forever family.
Memoir
Wishes of Love
A Memoir of Love, Hope, and Family
A memoir about adoption, immigration, identity, and the meaning of family.
April 2020
Published
66
Pages
Memoir
Category
7
Sections
About
What the book explores.
Wishes of Love tells the story of a young boy from Ukraine and his journey to America through adoption.
It explores identity, belonging, family, and the emotional bridge between a life left behind and a life newly built.
Themes
Recurring ideas.
Identity
Discovering who you are between two cultures and countries.
Family bonds
Understanding that love, not DNA, creates true family connection.
Immigration
The courage and complexity of starting a new life in America.
Structure
Chapters and sections.
01
The Beginning
02
Leaving Home
03
New Horizons
04
Finding Family
05
Love Beyond Blood
06
Building Bridges
07
Coming Home
Core message
“DNA does not make a family, but rather love.”