Love Without Borders: How Bold Faith Opens the Door to Embracing the Unexpected

Written by Angela Braniff

Narrated by Angela Braniff

From the founder of This Gathered Nest YouTube channel, an uplifting story of Angela Braniff's unusual path to becoming the mother to seven children through various methods of adoption and biological approaches, encouraging women and mothers to embrace the unique purpose that God has put in their lives.

Angela’s love for life and her family radiates through everything she does. The Braniff household includes their two biological daughters, Kennedy, 12, and Shelby 10; Rosie, 7, who was adopted from China with Down syndrome; Noah, 7, adopted from Congo; Jonah 5, adopted domestically; and finally, Ivy and Amelia, their one year old twins who were adopted as embryos, and implanted in Angela, who gave birth to them. In fact, after the book was finished, they joyfully welcomed a new baby into their home, Benjamin, through adoption, making them now a family of ten!

Love Without Borders shares Angela's relatable, humorous, and honest view of motherhood. Angela chronicles her journey to discover God’s purpose for her life. For years she walked the safe, expected path, until one day she could feel God calling her to boldly step out and follow him into new places, which led her to raise a large, non-traditional family that looked different than she ever imagined.  

It was a winding path to motherhood, complete with heartbreak from failed adoptions, challenging pregnancies, and secondary infertility, but through it all Angela found the unique adventure God had for her. She has shared her family’s stories on her popular YouTube channel, This Gathered Nest, and now invites us in to go deeper and listen to where God might be calling us to go and who we’ve been tasked with loving, no matter how unusual (or just plain crazy) it may sound! The beauty of God’s plan is he uses imperfect people to bring about perfectly beautiful stories.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Apr 28, 2020
• ISBN: 9780062936288

Angela Braniff

The founder of the popular You Tube channel This Gathered Nest, Angela Braniff was named one of Buzzfeed's 14 Amazing Moms Who Also Happen To Be YouTube Stars in 2017. She is an adoption advocate, home school mom, content creator, podcast host, and adventure seeker. Angela is married to her high-school sweetheart and the mother of seven beautiful children. They live in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Reviews for Love Without Borders

[Mina Humphries · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I don’t listen to “mom” books as often as I’d like and most of them I would just assume read my bible or a historical novel to my kids instead as they never really captivate or pour into your soul. But THIS BOOK is soooo GOOD!!!
If only a book like this was placed as required high school reading for girls how our culture could change overnight.
I love how womanhood is reclaimed as fact and motherhood as Gods greatest gift.
This book was like a breath of fresh air in this weary time we live in.

[Nour Ismail · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

There are moments in this book that I cried out loud of just how beautiful god is , being from a different religion it’s showed me that god love us all no matter of our skin tone or where we come from .
I learned many things about adoption that I didn’t imagine and how dedicated the parents are to fight and wiggle to hold their child

[krystal · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very encouraging to dream big, trust God and that children are a gift from God. Showed beauty that comes from adoption of all kinds and natural conception and fertility.

[Ozanna Stigler · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thank you! Thank you! That is all I want to say. Thank you for writing this book.

[Kaitlyn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Angela writes with a candid graciousness and sense of humor that makes her relatable and lovely. Her relationship with Jesus and His hand in her families story is so very tangible! This book inspired and encouraged me in so many ways!! Can’t recommend it enough.

[Johnny · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is amazing! Angela is a great author but the story she has let God write with her life is so powerful! She points back to the Lord again and again and just by telling her story, she is encouraging her readers to say Yes to the Lord and let Him Show Himself powerful! A great book, especially if you feel the Lord calling you towards adoption!

[Deni · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Unlike many books on infertility, adoption, and the multitude of emotions that walk alongside that, this book is honest. I found myself crying multiple times as the author so eloquently put feelings that had ravaged my heart. Thank you to Angela for doing such an amazing job tackling these hard subjects and not shying away from the role God had in every bit of it!

[ysk 17 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

An absolute gem. I was so inspired by the family’s boldness and getting to listen to the author reading it herself was that much more special.

[Pam M · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a book, that I know that I'll read again. It a beautiful story that shows the ups and down of growing a family guided by God. I've always had a heart for adoption, I know that I will be reread this whenever it's the time for me to take that step. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story Angela.

[Nikol Murphy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a wonderful way to view following Gods lead. ?

[Emma Towers · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wonderful story of family and faith, well written and read.

[TERRI M · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I had goosebumps the whole way through. Beautiful story.

[Miriam Marcu · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is such an emotional and powerful book! So inspiring! Loved it from the beginning till the end!

[Christine Baniecki · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have watched the Braniff’s story unfold on their YouTube channel, This Gathered Nest for years now and was so excited when she announced her book! Having secondary infertility myself and now exploring adoption, Angie’s story has given me a new perspective. I loved this book so much and would highly recommend this book to anyone!

[Darcie Anderson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Womderful, moving book. I am very dissimilar from Angela, yet her story was heartfelt and moving. On several occasions I found myself welling up at the heartfelt storytelling of how her children came into her family. I would reccomend this book to all, given that I started it as I was going to sleep and finished it before lunch the next day. The narration was also excellent.

[Tiffany Davis Messer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wow! This book was more than I expected! This book left me encouraged to go deeper into what God is calling me to do. I highly recommend this book. The story is heart moving and well written.

[starbookworm-944204 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a true piece of art. Thank Angie for sharing your story with us, it touched my heart in ways you will never know. I read it all in less than 12 hours and had goosebumps the whole time. If you are unsure of your path in life, of family, of God or just of goodness this book will soothe all your worries. The story of Angie and her family has given me peace and motivation to move forward in my life trusting myself and God. Thank you to the whole Braniff family for sharing your lives with us and inspiring us all.