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Orphanology: Awakening to Gospel-Centered Adoption and Orphan Care by Tony Merida, David Platt
leahegood's review against another edition
5.0
Reading many non-fiction books about the same topic makes it challenging to write reviews that are as unique as the books themselves. There is, of course, some overlap. But there is also so much different content in each book. [b:Orphanology|10232276|Orphanology Awakening to Gospel-Centered Adoption and Orphan Care|Tony Merida|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1347837033s/10232276.jpg|15132186] was most similar to [b:Orphan Justice|14978977|Orphan Justice How to Care for Orphans Beyond Adopting|Johnny Carr|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1344748383s/14978977.jpg|20633475], but the two books are definitely different. Orphan Justice emphasize understanding the social and economic issues surrounding orphans and our individual responsibility towards those needs. Orphanology stresses the importance of fulfilling our responsibility to the fatherless regardless of how they ended up in that situation. It also puts a greater emphasis on the responsibility of the church as a whole.
I'd recommend this book most especially to church leaders or family members of church leaders. However, it is great reading for anyone concerned about the topic. The resources in the appendix alone will keep me busy for a good long while.
I'd recommend this book most especially to church leaders or family members of church leaders. However, it is great reading for anyone concerned about the topic. The resources in the appendix alone will keep me busy for a good long while.
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