Love Does Not Conquer All: And Other Surprising Lessons I Learned as a Foster Dad to More Than 40 Kids - Softcover

Peter Mutabazi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1540904792 ISBN 13: 9781540904799

Publisher: Baker Books, 2025

Synopsis

"A roadmap for healing and connection that every parent and child could benefit from."--Tori Hope Petersen, bestselling author and speaker

· from a former street kid turned adoptive dad and foster dad
· how to parent with grace and consistency
· special information about dealing with challenging behaviors, broken trust, and trauma

Whether a child has been in a loving and supportive home from day one or has been bounced from one house to another in the foster care system, parenting them is messy. A former street kid, Peter Mutabazi knows what it feels like to grow up in a world where love, caring, and kindness are nowhere to be found. But as the adoptive father of three and a foster dad to more than forty children, he also knows what a difference it makes when a child experiences the positive influence of an attentive and loving parent.

In this honest and hopeful book, Peter shares surprising lessons he has learned during his unique parenting adventure, including how to

· parent children for who they are rather than for who you want them to be
· look beyond problem behaviors to find their root causes
· love children who do not want your love
· understand your own scars and turn them into understanding and healing for your children

No matter what your parenting journey has entailed, you will find wisdom, encouragement, and practical instruction in these hope-soaked pages.

About this title

About the Authors

Peter Mutabazi is an entrepreneur, an adoptive dad of three, a foster dad, and the founder of Now I Am Known. A former street kid who has worked for World Vision, Compassion International, and the Red Cross, Peter is a passionate and popular speaker, as well as the author of Now I Am Known. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. Learn more at NowIAmKnownFoundation.org.

Mark Tabb is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author/collaborator of more than 40 books, including the number one bestseller Mistaken Identity and the Christopher Award winner Convicted. He's written with personalities such as Alec Baldwin, The Bachelor's Ben Higgins, Fox News personality Ainsley Earhardt, and Super Bowl champion Ben Utecht. Mark lives in Indiana.

From the Back Cover

"A roadmap for healing and connection that every parent and child could benefit from."--Tori Hope Petersen, bestselling author and speaker

Former street kid Peter Mutabazi knows what it feels like to grow up in a world where love, caring, and kindness are nowhere to be found. But as the adoptive father of three and a foster dad to more than forty children, he also knows what a difference it makes when a child experiences the positive influence of an attentive and loving parent.

In this honest and hopeful book, Peter shares surprising lessons he has learned during his unique parenting adventure, including how to

· parent children for who they are rather than for who you want them to be
· look beyond problem behaviors to find their root causes
· love children who do not want your love
· understand your own scars and turn them into understanding and healing for your children

No matter what your parenting journey has entailed, you will find wisdom, encouragement, and practical instruction in these hope-soaked pages.

"Love Does Not Conquer All cuts straight to the heart of what it truly means to love children through the highs and lows of foster care and adoption. This book is a lifeline for parents and a guide to fostering with both heart and resilience."--Jen Lilley, actress, producer, and foster and adoptive mom

Edition details

• Publisher: Baker Books
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1540904792
• ISBN 13: 9781540904799
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208