Christine Rhyner
Visit Christine's websiteChristine Rhyner is a daughter of the Most High, wife to John, and internationally adoptive mother to two young adults. She is a nonfiction writer and the author of “How much did you pay for her?” Forgiving the Words that Hurt Adoptive Families. Her new book, a memoir, “The Adopted Son that Almost Wasn’t, Infertility, Faith and the Blessing of International Adoption” is scheduled for release November 9, 2026, World Adoption Day. She writes mainly, but not exclusively, about prolife issues, Right to Life, adoption, infertility and reproductive technologies. She has been published in various online and print magazines including “Boundless” “The Bible Advocate”, “Virtue Magazine” and others. She enjoys swimming, scrapbooking and spending time with family. She, her husband and two children live in Southwest Florida.
The Adopted Son Who Almost Wasn't
This is the unfiltered story of Christine and John’s fight for a family. As they navigate the maze of disappointing fertility treatments, a parallel adoption pursuit starts to feel like a divine answer. But as one devastating road block after another jeopardizes the placement of a baby into their arms, they are often left with desperate prayers and tears. A powerful memoir of tender faith and the miraculous journey to parenthood, "The Adopted Son Who Almost Wasn’t" will touch your heart and remind you that sometimes, the greatest blessings are born out of the toughest battles.