Celebrate the miracle of childbirth	Celebrate the blessing of adoption
I Know I Am Loved	Embraced By Love
"...a tender love story celebrating the wonderment and discovery felt by baby, mommy and daddy as they meet outside of the womb for the first time. This book honors mothers and fathers as they witness the miracle and beauty of life in their newborn baby."	"Through inspiring photography and warming eloquence, this book speaks to the heart of family. From the eyes of the adopted child we see the excitement and expectancy that builds as the day of adoption grows closer and the unique and powerful bond between child and parents."
-- Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Wilke	-- Roseanna White

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Looking for that perfect gift for expectant parents? Something unique, touching, and inspiring? Then you’ll definitely want to check out this gift book, I Know I Am Loved. Told from the point of view of the new baby, this book gives a delightful insight into new life, family, and love. The pictures are positively enchanting, the script heartwarming, and together they create a memento that will thrill new or expectant parents. As an expectant mother myself, I can tell you honestly that I loved this little book. The pictures and simple words brought tears to my eyes. I ran it downstairs to my husband and said, “You have to read this.” He got excited, too, which just goes to show you how truly spectacular it is. Unlike conventional “baby books” that are often given as gifts, this one offers scripture and stunning photography as well as a section in the back for parents to fill in those vital facts and details about life before and after Baby comes along. I Know I Am Loved will tug at every heartstring. It’s a perfect gift, a book you’ll want to thumb through time and again. Next time I have a baby shower to go to, I know exactly what I’ll be taking!
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Adding to one’s family is one of the most exciting parts of life. In her first book, I Know I Am Loved, Dolores Mize celebrated the coming of a new child and the miracle of birth. In this second keepsake book, Embraced by Love, Mize honors another method of giving life: adoption. Through inspiring photography and warming eloquence, this book speaks to the heart of family. From the eyes of the adopted child we see the excitement and expectancy that builds as the day of adoption grows closer and the unique and powerful bond between child and parents. What I most loved about this book was the way the language drew parallels to adoption and birth, driving home the fact that a child is a blessing, no matter how they come into our lives. Parents who have opened their home in this manner will love this alternative to a traditional baby-book and treasure forever the poetry and pictures that paint a portrait of their love. Keepsake pages are included in the back, so parents can fill out the important dates and information surrounding the arrival of their precious little ones.

Reviews by Roseanna M. White
Senior Reviewer, Christian Review of Books

I Know I Am Loved

Awesome!, 7/07
By Michael S.
This book is a beautiful story about the first moments of a baby's life. It is written from the baby's perspective as they sense their new environment and meet their parents. The baby learns how much they are loved by their parents. It is filled with wonderful black and white photographs of newborns and they show the love parents have for their baby. There is one photo that almost makes you feel like you are holding the baby in the picture and the baby is looking straight into your eyes; it reminds me of when I held my own children. This book brings tears of joy to my wife every time she reads it. The last few pages offer a place to write some memories of the birth of your child, which your child would cherish as they too read this book in years to come. It would make a great gift to any parent, especially those that are expecting or just gave birth. Get several copies; you'll want to give this one to all the new parents you know.

Wonderful keepsake!!!!!!!!!!!, 7/07
By Carrie W.
I am a first time expectant mom and I love this book! I am due in October and I have read this book a million times already. It makes me weepy in anticipation everytime! My husband and I are especially looking forward to writing out memories of the pregnancy and birth in the back. When I ordered the book, I also ordered an extra copy for a friend who is also expecting. It will make a wonderful shower gift. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is expecting or has already had a little bundle of joy!!


A beautiful marriage of breathtaking black & white photos by award winning photographer Angela Talentino, and poignant prose by author Dolores Mize. Together they create a stunning message that will cause all parents and parents to be to marvel at the miracle of creation. Keepsake pages at the back of the book allow parents to capture their own memories by journaling and adding cherished photos. This is a lovely keepsake book for new or expectant parents. It is an ideal coffee table book for all who appreciate the beauty of a newborn baby. For pregnancy centers this book presents a wonderful opportunity to share the awesome joy of new life with your clients. As a meaningful fund raiser, what could be better for your church or organization than offering a book which will delight both the giver and recipient?
Paul Broughton, Founder and President of Life Cycle Books (publisher)


I Know I Am Loved was first put on my heart many years ago, and I am thrilled that it was released in May of 2007 by Life Cycle Books! This book is my attempt to capture the glorious moments shortly after birth as parents meet their sweet newborn treasure for the first time outside of the womb. It is so important to me to give thanks and praise to our great God and Creator in response to the amazing gift of children that come straight from His loving hand. I'm hoping that this tender book touches and warms the heart of the reader, and helps remind parents of those glorious first moments of joy and discovery. I Know I Am Loved is a pure celebration of the miracle of birth, and the outpouring of love from parents to baby.

I hope you will enjoy this book for your own family, or by giving it as a gift for a baby shower, celebrating a birth, or a Christening.

May our dear Jesus hold your families close as you cherish and nuture your precious children.

Blessings in Him,
Dolores G. Mize