Hungarian Rhapsody is the story of their adoption process: a journey told from James’ perspective. James is a journalist by profession. While he touches briefly on the legal requirements of adoption, unlike most books on this subject, he concentrates most of his attention on the personal journey he and Kim undertook to make these needy children a part of their family.

James shares the joyful emotions he feels when he and Kim finally meet their children, and provides an honest and often heartrending description of the orphanage environment, filled with so many children who long only for a little attention and love. The experiences James and Kim share while dealing with four small children who speak a different language are not too difficult, thanks to a translator, but they are often hilarious, especially with the youngest twins. It doesn't take long before Kim and James discover the differences - and similarities - in the children’s personalities and individual needs.

Kim and James quickly realize the long trek to Hungary was worth every second, especially when they and the four children return to their Indiana home. But their journey hasn't ended yet. When James and Kim learn that their siblings have a younger brother, then a baby sister, this unique and loving couple make two additional trips to the same orphanage to make their family complete.

Hungarian Rhapsody: An Adoption Story is a wonderful, honest and downright enjoyable story. James is an excellent writer and has a great sense of humor, which often had me laughing out loud. The book also contains helpful hints regarding the adoption process. Hungarian Rhapsody: An Adoption Story is a heartwarming story of hope, courage, and the overwhelming power of love. I highly recommend it to all parents, and especially those who have adopted or plan to adopt.