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04/24/07

Win a book: Bono's On The Move (updated)

Posted by : Mary Owlhaven in Ethiopia Adoption Blog at 10:38 am , 326 words, 806 views
Categories: Shopping/Books/Movies

A few days ago I mentioned that I had a book giveaway planned. The book is by Bono and it is called On The Move. On The Move pairs pictures that Bono took in Ethiopia in 1986 with a speech he gave at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. in 2006. Here is a man whose heart has been in Africa for a long time!

If you have loved ones who have been wondering why your heart is in Africa, hand them this book. This slim volume is a quick read, but it packs a powerful message about the importance of action. All proceeds from the book's sale go to the ONE 'Make Poverty History' Campaign.

Would you like to win a copy? I will be giving it away in a drawing on Saturday morning. All you have to do to enter the drawing is make a comment on this post and tell me how long you've been reading this blog. I am hoping to hear from lots of you!

SPONSOR

Updated to Add: Since I posted this, I got an email from a reader informing me that Bono will be making an appearance on Americal Idol Wednesday night on behalf of ONE. Bono will meet with the Idol contestants to talk with them about ONE and the difference our advocacy is making in the lives of the world's poorest people. The Idol contestants will also perform "American Prayer," a song written by Bono and Dave Stewart about the AIDS emergency in Africa.

I don't tend to be a big American Idol fan-- I always feel too sorry for the people getting bashed every night to really enjoy the show. But I am going to try to tune in on Wednesday night. This would be another great way to introduce friends and family to ONE.

Other ways to help:
Donate to AHOPE AIDS orphans
Throw an orphanage shower
Gather diapers for you child's orphanage
Buy a bracelet

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Comment from: Amy [Member]

I have been a supporter of the ONE campaign since it was kicked off in Philadelphia. I love to see the world changing one person at a time through the works of people such as Bono, so thanks for highlighting this new book.

I've been following your blog for nearly a year when my husband and I started our adoption process. We're still eagerly awaiting our referral and check out your blog daily. Thanks!

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 06:54

Comment from: gretchenlee [Member]

· www.momentsofclaritybygretchen.blogspot.com

I've been reading the blog for just a week or so now and love (when I'm not a little overwhelmed!) all of the great information....Thanks, Mary, for finding me!!

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 07:04

Comment from: sizzkid [Member]

· http://www.buildafamily.blogspot.com/

I've been reading for a year or so. I found you about this time last year when we began our Ethiopian adoption journey.

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 07:29

Comment from: Emily [Member]

· http://www.emilymichelle.blogspot.com/

I've been reading for a little over a month. I was in Ethiopia two years ago, and among other things, had a chance to visit with the children at Layla House in Addis. I would love to adopt from Ethiopia someday.

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 07:37

Comment from: englandmom [Member]

I have been addicted to your blog since December of 2006. Our babies should be in our arms some time this summer (we are waiting on our court and travel dates). We have you to thank for making us feel as prepared as possible for our beautiful additions to our family. Thanks!
www.africanenglandbaby.blogspot.com

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 07:40

Comment from: jfouse [Member]

· http://joel.fouse.net

I guess there are several of us. :) I too have been reading for about a year, since we started considering our adoption from Ethiopia. Thanks for all you do and share!

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 07:42

Comment from: miriam [Member]

· http://www.growingjwards.blogspot.com

I've been reading since Bek recommended I come check you out in November.

Thanks for the information and the spirit in your posts. I've learned alot and am looking forward to more!

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 08:15

Comment from: elaine [Member]

I've been a daily visitor for about 3 or 4 months. We are just beginning our home study process in order to adopt from Ethiopia. Bono's influence is changing the way the world responds to
Africa.

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 08:32

Comment from: Amblin [Member]

I've been reading your Owlhaven blog for a year now. I started reading this blog from its beginning!

My heart is in Africa, and in particular Ethiopia. I am prayerfully hopeful that one day my husband will say "yes" to adoption.

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 08:36

Comment from: Stacie [Member]

I've been following since December, when we were first deciding on Ethiopia. Now I even print out your posts for my husband to read and he loves them too!

(I just ordered the On the Move book yesterday, so you don't have to enter me in the drawing. I can't wait to get it!)

Thanks! Stacie

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 08:37

Comment from: sunmamma [Member]

I have been reading your blog since the beginning. I remember checking out the International adoption forums and saw a post that it had bee nlaunched. I was so excited!!!!!

I have been wanting to read this book for so long. I love Bono!!!!!

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 08:38

Comment from: tanyajill [Member]

· http://asinglemum.blogspot.com/

I have been reading your blog for at least a year, and went back to read it from the beginning. I am hoping to start the adoption process in the next year.

The ONE campaign has made me more aware of AIDS crisis in Africa, own a t-shirt, keep finding more ways to help.

I have wanted to sponsor a child thru AHOPE, but being in Canada it is more difficult as the forms are set up for US residents.

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 09:14

Comment from: shireen [Member]

Let's see, i remember Owlhaven when it had the orange owls! A loong time ago, and this blog nearly as long, one led to another. I have taught university-level classes in global issues that focused quite a bit on Africa but I have to say that this blog and others that I have encountered through the Ethiopia-adoption community have deepened my interest and involvement in Africa.

I haven't read this book but I have found that Bono, and DATA, and the ONE campaigne to be an effective way to get college students to think about the issues and challenges of Africa.

I am a daily reader even though an adoption for me and my family is a distant possibility.

shireen

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 09:38

Comment from: sharonll2000 [Member]

Mary - I am ADDICTED to your blog! I read it first thing in the morning, as I don't want to miss a word of your awesome wisdom!! And, I tell everyone adopting from Ethiopia that this is a MUST read!

Sharon
www.heartsofhopeadoption.blogspot.com

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 09:58

Comment from: Vicki in MI [Member]

Hi Mary,
I started out reading your Owlhaven blog and then this one from the time you started it. I read yours and Erin H.'s everday!! I love reading about your big families and dreaming of another adoption for us! I doubt it, but you never know!! I would love to adopt from Africa, maybe a preschool or school aged boy!

Vicki in MI
Mom to 4, 2 born in our home, 1 born in Korea, 1 born in Hong Kong, all a piece of my heart!

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 10:58

Comment from: Brian [Member]

· http://onthefly.wordpress.com/

Hmmm, I have no idea. Less than 1 year, but more than 6 months. Let's split the difference and call it 9 months. I guess I could go back and find my first comment and figure I started reading within that month, but that would be too much work for a 1/16+ chance at winning a book.

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 12:03

Comment from: Mainekate [Member]

I've been reading your blog for at least a year now, and I've finally gotten the process started. My paperwork is in, and I'm waiting to schedule my first homestudy visit. I hope to travel to Ethiopia in 2008!

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 12:59

Comment from: Stefanie [Member]

Hey, Mary, I've been reading for about a year, and I love your blog. I hope to adopt from Ethiopia, among other countries, in the future.
I also happen to be Irish, like Bono ;) !!
You don't have to enter me in the draw, 'cos I wouldn't want you to have to post the book over here!!

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 13:06

Comment from: bing_6 [Member]

Hi Mary,
I've been reading Owlhaven and this blog for about 6 months now. I have loved reading your blogs and am looking forward to hearing more about your new kiddos!
I love Bono, too. This book is on my "to read" list for sure.
Chanda

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 13:17

Comment from: CrazyD [Member]

· http://welovebigfamilies.blogspot.com/

I have been reading for about four months now. Thanks for all that you are doing in providing good information to the adoption community.

CrazyD

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 13:29

Comment from: verbenabeth [Member]

Hi,

Have been reading since bringing our 1st daughter home from Eth. last year, and continued through our 2nd daughter's homecoming last December. Thanks for all the information! You're on my morning site-list, and I love reading all your posts. Keep it up, my friend!

~Beth www.taleof2@blogspot.com

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 13:39

Comment from: shanawhite78 [Member]

I've been here since the beginning!

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 14:00

Comment from: robandjulie [Member]

Not nearly long enough. I think maybe about 3 months.

I'm commenting here as well, and I posted about it on my blog. Thanks!

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 16:35

Comment from: roomfortwomore [Member]

We have been following your blog for about four months - that is when we started our adoption journey. Your site is the first thing I check on every day. I love it! Does buttering up the judge help any? Thanks anyway for writing.

Cheryl

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 16:57

Comment from: betsyk [Member]

I've been following your blog for about 5 months- hoping to bring home a baby boy in the fall!
Betsy

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 17:01

Comment from: betina [Member]

· www.bhappenings.blogspot.com

I have been reading for about 6 months now since we started the Ethiopian adoption paperwork. This book looks great!

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 18:26

Comment from: Shaggabear [Member]

Hi, I've been reading your blog here and the other one for a couple of weeks. We're thinking, praying about adoption in Ethiopia. We've adopted one from China already.

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 19:08

Comment from: jbgurske [Member]

Mary,

We have been reading your Blog since 1/25/07, It was when you posted about amharic phrases!! Today's post really captured me because i'm currently going back to school and have lacked a little reading up on Africa. Homework in Modern China has taken the cake :-). I'm committed to finding a book to respark my reading. I will be reading this one for sure. Thanks Mary..and as always fabulous finds and posts!

Gurskes

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 19:45

Comment from: JR [Member]

Hmmm, since about May 2006 I think. - when I chose Ethiopia as the country I would adopt from. Now I'm waiting to travel to bring home my 4 year old son. :)

June

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 19:51

Comment from: s [Member]

I think I have been following since about the beginning - as I recall, you posted something about starting this on the AAI group list maybe?

Whether you pick me or not, thanks for the book reference. You and Erin are really supplementing my Amazon wish-list tonight (-:

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 20:30

Comment from: trailmix [Member]

I've been reading your blog for the last few months. We are in the process of adopting a little boy from Ethiopia. We have a court date of May 8th. Thank you so much for all the wonderful information you post on your blog. It has been so helpful to me!!!

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 22:15

Comment from: jcn [Member]

since the beginning and prez of your fan club. thank you so much for your thoughts and terrific advice.

Permalink 04/24/07 @ 23:17

Comment from: apryl [Member]

I've been reading for about a year, since we decided to adopt again. Thanks for the encouragement and advice!

apryl

Permalink 04/25/07 @ 06:19

Comment from: jillybean1023 [Member]

I have been reading your blog since we started our adoption process in January. I hope to have a house full as you do someday! Thanks for your great information.

the-reeves-family.blogspot.com

Permalink 04/25/07 @ 06:44

Comment from: kerrij990 [Member]

· www.ethiopiaadoptionjourney.blogspot.com

I have been reading for almost 1 year and I have see what you have to say everyday! Your advice is wonderful and really helps all of the families who are adopting or thinking about adopting from Ethiopia!
And, I have to say I love Bono! His acceptance speech was one of the best things I have ever seen!

Permalink 04/25/07 @ 07:03

Comment from: kchiarello [Member]

Hi Mary,

I have been reading your blog for over a year - the duration of our homestudy and other preparations, our wait, and finally our journey to Ethiopia in February of this year to bring home our sweet baby boy. I usually forward your articles to my husband, who loves reading them too. Thanks so much for all your hard work, love, and dedication to family and adoption!

Permalink 04/25/07 @ 07:51

Comment from: xawilsons [Member]

Hi Mary,

I'm brand new here, but I've seen you on a couple of my Yahoo groups--most recently ANBAfrica.

Looking forward to exploring more about ONE and getting to know you, too. We're already admirers of Bono both musically and politically.

I put a post on my blog about your giveaway and I'm entering on your other blog!

Thanks!
Rae

Permalink 04/25/07 @ 07:58

Comment from: clburt [Member]

I have been reading your blog for about a year. It has always been a wonderful source of information for our family. Thanks so much for all of your hard work. We are busy wading through Nevada legalities and hope to have our homestudy done next month (been working at it for 5 1/2). Thanks again.
Cindy

Permalink 04/25/07 @ 16:31

Comment from: S [Member]

I have been following the blog since December 2006 when we started the adoption process for a child from Ethiopia. The updates really help to fill the void during the wait and gives me a lot of things to think about. Thanks!

Permalink 04/25/07 @ 16:50

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Permalink 04/25/07 @ 16:54

Comment from: scads5 [Member]

Can't quite remember....probably almost a year, since we had the dossier there in May last year. Your blog made the waiting time go more quickly. My husband & I still read almost every day & have good discussions about the topics you bring up. Thanks for pouring life into families that are going where you have already been.
~Sonya

Permalink 04/26/07 @ 08:54

Comment from: lynn33 [Member]

Hi, I have been reading your blog since we started our Ethiopian adoption last November. I want to thank you for your inspiration and information. This is a great site!

Just finished our last dossier paperwork & waiting waiting waiting for the referral. I wish everyone all the best in their journeys towards adoption. Lynn

Permalink 04/27/07 @ 05:50

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