“In The Grace Effect – Larry Taunton’s deeply moving and personal story of how his family adopted a Ukrainian girl — we behold the staggering contrast between a culture suffused with Christian faith and one that has utterly rejected it. Atheists must assiduously avoid exposure to stories like this one. If you’ve ever been unsure of how much good Christianity does in the world, read this book.“
- Eric Metaxas, best-selling author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
“What would a world without Christianity look like? We don’t have to guess because such a world does exist: it exists in the current and former Communist bloc. Through the inspiring story of a little girl born in Eastern Europe and now living in America, Larry Taunton draws a sharp contrast between the life-giving influence of Christianity and the worn out theories of atheism and radical secularism. The effect–The Grace Effect–is nothing less than powerful and moving.“
- Dinesh D’Souza, best-selling author of What’s So Great About Christianity
“The Grace Effect – How The Power Of One Life Can Reverse The Corruption Of Unbelief offers an ordinary story that turns into a powerful narrative with a life changing message. It is remarkable.“
- Esther Callens, The Birmingham Times
“In his most moving Grace Effect, Larry Taunton reminds us that our lives are the best arguments for what we really believe, and that, whatever the outcome of this or that debate between atheists and Christians in the lecture hall, Christians win hands down against atheists when it comes to how the rival arguments are lived out in the details of real charity, real mercy, real sacrifice, the actual treatment of widows and especially orphans… I most highly recommend it!”
- Dr. Benjamin Wiker, author of Ten Books that Screwed Up the World
“Larry Taunton’s book is a captivating account of a grim reality with a truly gracious ending. It is a must read for anyone pondering adoption from the former Eastern European Bloc. As such, The Grace Effect is a primer in applied Christianity that conveys a riveting, harrowing story of a child’s hope quietly sustained by what psychologists increasingly recognize as a pervasive human capacity for spirituality. What the author uniquely achieves is to demonstrate the resilience of such a capacity even under some of the most unfavorable conditions at the start of life and, in this case, engulfing a wider society. Through the unfolding story of Sasha’s life before and after adoption, Taunton skillfully weaves into the discussion about the meaning of human life some sobering contrasts between religious faith and strident atheism. This highly readable book is a collection of powerful insights into some of the long-term consequences of spiritual indifference and, above all, a remarkable example of how to conquer it.“
- Dr. Olivera Petrovich, research psychologist, University of Oxford
“Larry Taunton weaves together a wonderful narrative about a very true journey of adoption, redemption, and grace. I consumed this book on a recent flight to visit orphans in Colombia. During my journey through the pages, I could smell the smells and see the faces of the children. Larry vigorously defends the Gospel through the redemption and adoption of his baby girl Sasha, a former orphan from Ukraine and does it so masterfully, it just might bring you to tears.”
“In The Grace Effect, Larry Taunton does a masterful job of contrasting our nation with a society that developed with atheistic values, and without God’s Grace affecting their behavior. It is a superb book. I highly recommend its reading by any serious student of history, and any who want to see the real impact that Christian thought has on a society, and conversely the impact that the absence of Christian teachings has on a society. Larry Taunton very graphically demonstrates the lack of integrity and the lack of compassion that is produced by a secularist or by a state spawned in atheist or secular thoughts.”
