Dani's Story

Excellent - well worth reading . Very well written. Difficult and disturbing content around the early life of Dani and the abuse and neglect she endured (horrific) before her adoption. The impact of that neglect and understanding what pervasive neglect does to the brain resulting in developmental delay and ensuing problems. It is an emotional read and very educating. Thank you for this book. I recommend to all professionals working with children in the field of child protection, abuse and neglect.

"Love it' (5*'s) seems a strange thing to say about such a harrowing story. However, it is riveting reading, and one cannot help but admire the guts and determination of the family who decided that come what may, Danielle would become a valued member of their family. If more people in the world had their attitude, the world would be a more blessed place than it currently is. Very highly recommended book that's beautifully written.

Massive pat on the back for Dina and bernie, if it wasn't for my age and disability I would seriously consider giving a child my home and anyone who reads this book would do the same, a truly inspiring story and I hope and pray that Danielle will grow up the wonderful person that she is being allowed to become because of the wonderful people and their beautiful son wiliam

A very interesting true account of what this couple went through to enable them to adopt Dani. The patience they showed in dealing with someone with such a terrible start in life is remarkable. The book also covers a child's development stages and how they can be hindered or not allowed to progress at all. I had never really looked in depth into that side of things despite having brought up two children of my own and it make you realise just how much input 'normal' children receive from those around them and the importance of positive surroundings for their well being.

What a fantastic read, I loved this book from start to finish. From them meeting Dani and how they’ve brought her on. I hope Diane is very right and that this story has made a difference to many other children. Dani is very lucky to have been given a loving family, and amazing big brother

I love it, its such a wonderful book! Its amazing what love and support can do for a little girl! Dani is a little trooper! Its an amazing book! The only down side is the website takes you to a chinese drugs company! Would love to be able to follow her journey in life and updated on how she is doing! x sending love from the U.K

Never before have I been compelled to email an author (or in this case authors), to express how heart warming a read this book was. If you look on Dani's story website [...]you'll get an up date on how she is doing.A facinating read, and certainly a different perspective, this being through the eyes of the Lierow family, rather than through the eyes of the person abused/neglected. It still leaves you thinking that Social Services where ever in the country they are, don't seem to heed the warning signs.A hard to put down book and well done to the Lierows for not giving up and giving Dani the childhood she so sorely lacked..

What a fantastic chronicle of adopting a little girl who had been so neglected that she could not speak even though she was eight years old. By perseverance and sheer love they fought to adopt her and taught her to eat safely and use the toilet. An inspiring story of hope.