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A straightforward story of a troubled foster son and his family, “The Things I Want Most” shows just how much persistence can pay off when it comes to family relationships. Funny, alarming, encouraging, and always honest, the book covers Mike’s first year with his foster family and all the struggles the family went through to make him feel welcomed. His needs and frustrations are central to the book, as are his parents’ creative–and often desperate–solutions. For anyone interested in becoming a foster parent, the book should be required reading. –Jill Lightner, Amazon.com