- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Matador (21 Mar 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1848766270
- ISBN-13: 978-1848766273
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.8 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 374,384 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Author Francesca was driven by a genuine desire to offer a child from a disadvantaged background a stable, loving home. She wanted to do some good in the world and it was her strong feelings of compassion and a desire to save a child from a life of poverty and suffering that motivated her and her partner Rick to move mountains to adopt a baby. After being turned down for being 'too white', they embark on a journey that rests their stamina, resolve and sense of humour. They discover a country that seems stuck in the 1970s, but one that, despite some grim political realities, is strongly compassionate. Packed with a series of nail-biting unexpected twists and turns, it's a story where we see the couple meet a set of characters straight from Hollywood, from manipulative women to shifty crooked characters and glamorous Catholic matriarchs.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Loved this book. From the beginning I could not put it down, an exciting yet traumatic journey of one couples desire to do good and give a unwanted child a loving home. Throughout the couples love for each other shone through, a truly touching account of their incredible and unique journey to find their daughter.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A must read for anyone who wants to find out more about the emotions surrounding adoption: Francesca tells the story of her and her husband's ordeal as the first UK couple to ever adopt from Mexico. I was hooked to it right from the start: together with Francesca I laughed, I cried, I felt anger towards shady characters they met on their journey and frustration towards the monstrously bureaucratic system they have been fighting against in both in Mexico and the UK. A true story written with so much heart and soul.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am not one who normally writes book reviews, but I couldn't resist after reading this. This is a must read, and not just for those considering international adoption! Francesca tells the story of her and her husband's amazing journey through Mexico, with their end goal to adopt a child. Their journey is astonishing and is as much about the ups and downs they encountered on what must have seemed like a wild goose chase through Mexico's orphanages, as it is about the uphill battle they faced against the 'system'...both in Mexico and the UK. I laughed and cried along with Francesca on this very moving journey. The story is as much about the journey as it is about the end result. I highly recommend this book!
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Compelling emotional roller coaster
Great book on the highs and lows of adopting abroad. An easy read, with lots of emotion, it's book that you will be inspired by, and guaranteed to share with friends and family. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Dean k
Extremely well written and thought provoking
The book is well paced and very well written. Each page turn makes you wait with baited breath for the next twist and turn in the saga. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Katie
A brilliant read - very moving
This wonderful book takes you on an unbelievable journey - one that you can't imagine in these modern times. Read more
Published 11 months ago by A. M. Roper
Mexican Takeaway
" This gripping tale exposes vividly the unimaginable obstacles, pitfalls and dead ends which litter the road of international adoption. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Patti
A True Page-Turner!
I laughed, I cried, I sped through this incredibly inspirational story without putting the book down. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Elizabeth Reumont
Brilliant book, a must-read
This is a wonderful book. Francesca says at the start that she and her husband Rick have a wonderful daughter, so we know that it has a happy ending, but still the story brought... Read more
Published 13 months ago by StephenTindale
Not the usual overly sentimental stuff. Hurrah!
I didn't want to read another mushy, heartwarming tale of finding a child. So I really enjoyed this book. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Wisemummy
Mexican Takeaway by Francesca Polini
A rollercoaster ride with incredible highs and tearful lows, this book cronicles one couple's nail biting fight against bureaucracy and indifference in their quest to adopt a child... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Jake
A story which needed to be told
This is a story which had to be told because Francesca and her husband suffered so much in their quest to adopt, not because of infertility, but on humanitarian grounds. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ellee
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