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  • Love Without Borders

  • How Bold Faith Opens the Door to Embracing the Unexpected
  • By: Angela Braniff
  • Narrated by: Angela Braniff
  • Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (65 ratings)

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Love Without Borders

By: Angela Braniff
Narrated by: Angela Braniff
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From the founder of This Gathered Nest YouTube channel, an uplifting story of Angela Braniff’s unusual path to becoming the mother to seven children through various methods of adoption and biological approaches, encouraging women and mothers to embrace the unique purpose that God has put in their lives.

Angela’s love for life and her family radiates through everything she does. The Braniff household includes their two biological daughters, Kennedy, 12, and Shelby 10; Rosie, seven, who was adopted from China with Down syndrome; Noah, seven, adopted from Congo; Jonah, five, adopted domestically; and finally, Ivy and Amelia, their one-year-old twins who were adopted as embryos and implanted in Angela, who gave birth to them. In fact, after the audiobook was finished, they joyfully welcomed a new baby into their home, Benjamin, through adoption, making them now a family of 10! 

Love Without Borders shares Angela's relatable, humorous, and honest view of motherhood. Angela chronicles her journey to discover God’s purpose for her life. For years she walked the safe, expected path, until one day she could feel God calling her to boldly step out and follow him into new places, which led her to raise a large, nontraditional family that looked different than she ever imagined. 

It was a winding path to motherhood, complete with heartbreak from failed adoptions, challenging pregnancies, and secondary infertility, but through it all Angela found the unique adventure God had for her. She has shared her family’s stories on her popular YouTube channel, This Gathered Nest, and now invites us in to go deeper and listen to where God might be calling us to go and who we’ve been tasked with loving, no matter how unusual (or just plain crazy) it may sound! The beauty of God’s plan is he uses imperfect people to bring about perfectly beautiful stories. 

©2020 Angela Braniff (P)2020 HarperAudio

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Tears and joy

This book is so beautiful. I cried with her and felt so moved and challenged by her story. It's a easy listen and her voice is beautiful ❤

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Truely a wonderful listen

A truely amazing listen. If you are struggling with Gods timing in your life Angela has a book for you. Such an inspiration, amazing words on adoption, and Gods plan for you life. 10 out of 10 my new favourite book.

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  • 19-05-2020

A captivating story of faith, love and growth

I have followed Angela for over 5 years now on YouTube, fascinated by her story and her then seemingly massive family (only 5 kids then!) Following her over the years started to give me insight into the possibilities of ‘family’ beyond the realms of what I knew to be ‘normal.’ Listening to Angela tell her story in this book just took my understanding to the next level- the book title says it all- how true and real and possible(!) it is to love without borders!
Angela’s story is beautifully told, and this audiobook captures her emotions in a way that wouldn’t be possible by reading! I would 100% recommend this to any fans of This Gathered Nest, or anyone curious about adoption or big families.

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Can’t wait to hear more from the beautiful Angela!

A beautiful book! I couldn’t stop listening to this story. It is such a beautiful story with so much emotion added to it. Angela has a real gift of making you feel like you are just listening to a friend sharing her life stories. Thank you for opening you lives and hearts to us Braniff family!

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Binge listened to it in a day!

I preordered this book as an audiobook because I just love the sound of Angela's voice. The way she speaks is so soothing and heartfelt. But the story she wrote, the way she was able to tell her story from a Christian perspective and still make sense for an agnostic reader was what impressed me so much. While her story is about how God lead her to finding her family from all corners of the globe, it's a story that goes beyond that. And it spreads a powerful message about how living your life against societal norms can be so rewarding. Well worth the read/listen.

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Excellent

A truly beautiful and authentic story about family and faith.
Angela is, at times painfully honest about about her very private journey on the quest to have the family she so desperately wanted.
A beautiful book, well worth a read.
I read it in one sitting.

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  • Mel
  • 19-05-2020

Beautiful

This book is about how Angela and CR grew their family biologically, as well as the many avenues of adoption they’ve used.
This book is basically a love letter and ode to God.
I found myself moved to tears often, even though I, myself am an atheist.
You can feel how strong Angie’s faith is and that is a beautiful thing, no matter what your own personal beliefs may be.
5/5 - a lovely and inspiring story.

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the struggle is real , definitely listening again!

Absolutely loved this book!! Love beyond borders captured my heart and soul. Angela Braniffs style is what makes this book so very special. I took the audible journey, listening to Angela recount her story made the journey that little bit more intimate for me with hearing her voice. You get laughs giggles and smile a lot too!, but be warned there will be tears. I cannot recommend this book highly enough, it is a must!!!!
Please Angela do more you have a beautiful gift, the way you deliver your story. I felt it was just me you telling . Thank you

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If a Book Could Be a Warm Hug

This book is so genuine and heartfelt. I have watched Angela on youtube for many years but in this book she opens up so much more. Regardless if you are religious or have ever watched her on youtube, this story is one the world so desperately needs right now. I love that the author is the narrator too. You can hear her emotion so vividly when she reads certain chapters which really brings the book to life. Would completely recommend for anyone, young or old, male or female.

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LOVE!

Well, she has done it. What an amazing view of motherhood. Angela Braniff invites you into the most heartbreaking and uplifting parts of motherhood with brutal honesty. I am not a religious person and was worried that her beliefs would course me to lose interest however, she has balanced this book perfectly making it a lovely read for anyone. Her sense of humor is on point and makes for a rollercoaster read that leaves you feeling light and full of love. The emotion in this performance made it so relatable and such a journey like a friend telling you their story.

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