Maminek není nikdy dost - Strasti a slasti pěstounské péče – Suchánková Petra (2022)

This book allows a glimpse into the life of a child in foster care. It tells the joys and sorrows of one foster family over ten years, from the time they welcomed a little girl named Kristýnka from an orphanage until she grows into a young lady. Based on her personal experience, the author describes a relationship that is certainly not without its challenges, but fills life with love and happiness. The first part is a 'time-lapse documentary' depicting the decision to take in an abandoned child, the preparatory phase including psychological assessments, and the adjustment of the little girl to her new family, along with a series of extraordinary situations that arise. The second part is a diary of a year during the COVID pandemic, capturing Kristýnka as a teenager. The book is intended not only for those who are directly considering becoming foster parents (they will find practical information about the process of child placement and subsequent sources of advice and support), but also for anyone interested in this topic, and indeed for everyone who loves children.