There Is No Me Without You: One Woman's Odyssey to Rescue Africa's Children Audiobook

" There Is No Me Without You tells the story of Haregewoin Teferra, an Ethiopian woman who lost her daughter and husband to AIDS, and then turned around and became a foster mother to one, two, ten, fifty, eighty children. Her home evolved into an orphanage and she began helping families from the US and Europe to adopt her beloved children. It then tells the stories of families who have adopted from Ethiopia--their lives back in the US, and the connections that these unique families make to one another. The author and her husband later became adoptive parents to several Ethiopian children (now mostly teens). Most of her kids are adolescents or fully grown now, and she has a website connected to the book--and serves as a starting point for families interested in adopting from Ethiopia. "

" I'm having a hard time reviewing this book because it's now in my top ten and I want EVERYONE to run out and buy it/borrow it/steal it. Do what you have to. Just read this book now! "

" So glad I read this book. "

" Vivid, emotional, and informative. If you would like a copy, I'll gladly loan you mine. Strongly encourage others to read this. "

" This was the first book we read in preparing to adopt from Ethiopia. It is the story about one of the first people to embrace Ethiopia's orphans regardless of their diseases or background. It also has some amazing statistics about the AIDS pandemic throughout the world and how we got to where we are today. I highly recommend this book. "

" I learned so much about AIDS, Ethiopia, pharmaceutical companies, patents, government policies and more. Yet, I also laughed at bits. A highly recommended read -- a long book, but worth it. "

" An enlightening book that is compellingly written. "

" So beautiful. chapters flip back and forth from the story (true story) to the history of AIDS in Africa, theories, politics of HIV etc. "

" Not the best constructed book, but follows the inquiring mind of the author through the pandemic of Aids in Ethiopia, the resulting orphaning of millions of children and the joy and rebuilding that can come through adoption. "

" Loved it! I learned so much about orphans in Ethiopia, and the process by which foreigners began adopting kids. Super inspiring and educational. "

" I enjoyed learning more about a country and an epidemic I didn't know much about. I always like reading non-fiction about modern-day heros and the main character is no exception although altogether human as well. "

" Long but a very good read. Worth the effort. "

" This is an awesome book to read before or after Cutting for Stone. I listened to this book on my iPod. "

" Amazing book about about the AIDS crisis in Ethiopia and one woman who steps up to care for the innumerable orphans when no one else will. "

" This was an excellent book. It taught me so much about the people and culture of Ethiopia. Although, I would clarify that it is not one woman's odyssey to rescue Africa's children - simply Ethiopia's children. I also learned some pretty interesting theories about the origins of AIDS. "

" A whole new perspective on the AIDS crisis in Africa -- and a well-told story! "

" Loved this book. Haregewoin is a person of such great compassion and selflessness. Reading the stories of adopted children at the end of the book made my heart swell with happiness. Loved it through and through. "

" This was a great book and I would recommend it to everyone, not just people who are adopting or interested in adopting. It is very interesting and educational, regarding the AIDS epidemic in Africa and the lack of care. "

" A must read to understand the plight of the children in Africa who have been orphaned by AIDS. Be careful, you'll want to adopt one of these adorable kids by the time you're done reading. "

" Amazing. I'm so glad I read this. Thanks for the recommendation, Summer! "

" Long but a very good read. Worth the effort. "

" I enjoyed learning more about a country and an epidemic I didn't know much about. I always like reading non-fiction about modern-day heros and the main character is no exception although altogether human as well. "