“The Waiting”: A Book You Won’t Regret Adding to Your Summer Reading List

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As you may have read on our blog previously, The Motherhood and an amazing group of bloggers recently have been enjoying the opportunity to review several new book releases from Tyndale House Publishers. We couldn’t help but share one more amazing book to add to your summer reading list!

The Waiting, written by Cathy LaGrow, is the unique and true story of a 16-year-old girl, Minka, who becomes pregnant after being sexually assaulted and makes the difficult decision to give up her child for adoption. The book follows Minka for the next 77 years as she searches for her daughter – and waits. After nearly 80 years, Minka prays one last time to lay eyes on her daughter. Just days later she gets the one thing she had waited for her entire life.

Check out this video trailer to learn more!

You can watch the three generations of ladies from The Waiting story reunited on this TODAY Show segment!

As Stephanie from Moments That Take My Breath Away shares, “The Waiting by Cathy LaGrow is one of the most touching stories that I have ever read. I am sure that if you take the time to read this true story of loss, love, and forgiveness, you won’t regret it.”

We heard over and over again from our review team of bloggers how this beautiful story enthralled them:

“I read this book cover to cover in one day. Once I started…I truly could not put it down.” – Kristen, Mudpies and Tiaras

“I could not put this book down, I was hooked!” – Nicole, Mama to 5 Blessings

“This non-fiction book reads like a fiction story and I got sucked in from the very beginning! I pretty much read the entire book in two days because I couldn’t put it down.” – Jami, Young Wife’s Guide

The verdict is in – if you’re looking for a great summer read, we strongly encourage you to check out The Waiting by Cathy LaGrow!