Book Review: Baby Girl Murphy by Kirsten Hart

Release Date: May 14, 2014

Genre: Biography & Memoir

"I'm sorry, Mrs. Hart, we have don't have any birth records for you." These were the words I heard over the phone when I was trying to locate a copy of my birth certificate for a new passport. "Have you checked with the Adoption Registry Office?" was the following question. Adoption? I was forty-one years old. I knew who my parents were. Why would someone suggest that I talk with an Adoption Registry Office? I just simply needed a copy of my birth certificate. That phone call led me on a new journey of discovery and secrets. Who was I? Who was my birth mother? Did I have other siblings? What was my story?

Baby Girl Murphy is my personal exploration of discovering my new identity and unveiling a secret that God had kept for 41 years. A secret so dear, yet so mysterious. "...Find out more..." were the words I kept hearing echo through my heart. Indeed I did find out more. More than I ever dreamed imaginable.

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My Review 💛

This year Kirsten Hart came to speak at my church's annual woman's Christmas banquet this past December, and man was she incredible! The story she told had me enraptured, constantly tugging at my heart strings, and when she was done I was dying to know the rest of the story, which is why I picked up Baby Girl Murphy.

It took me no time at all to read, not because the writing is amazing, but because the authors heart is fully displayed on every page, and it is 100% raw and real. Adoption is something I've identified with through friends who themselves have adopted, and each story never ceases to amaze me, Kirsten's being no exception.

The how's and why's of it all are truly unique in their own right, and I am so happy that Kirsten was given that rare gift of having all of her questions answered, as there are so many who long to have this ending. In saying that, knowing all the answers isn't always the easiest option either, as Kirsten heartbreakingly had to learn herself, and was part of the story that literally had me growling in frustration, and saying some unsavory things about one particular person who shall remain nameless.

A thought-provoking, eye-opening read that leaves me with a thankful heart, knowing without a shadow of a doubt where I came from, and grateful beyond words that I truly know my story and who I am.

My Rating: ★★★★★

About the Author

PC: Kirsten & David Hart

Kirsten Hart has been able to travel with some of America's premier Christian singing groups, including The Spurrlows, FRIENDS (the back-up group for Grammy Award winner Larnelle Harris), The Richard Roberts TV Singers, and as a Praise and Worship Leader for Benny Hinn Crusades as well as on TBN's This Is Your Day telecast.

She has had the amazing opportunity to sing on television, in hundreds of churches, and as part of international crusades. She has shared her heart before thousands. She also counts it a privilege to have sung for FOCUS ON THE FAMILY and COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL events, Camp meetings, Statewide Conventions, and more.

Kirsten has spoken in churches and for Women's Ministry Events across the country for the past twenty years. Recently, God chose to give her a new life story in a surprising way. As she is daily walking out her story, she brings a message of grace, forgiveness, and miracles!

Kirsten is available to share her story, as well as other keynote topics for churches, retreats, and conferences. Please visit her website: www.kirstenhart.com for more details.

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