Christine Rhyner

Christine Rhyner is an adoption advocate, mother to two internationally adopted children and a Christian "work in progress." She writes about infertility, reproductive technologies, adoption and personal experience. Her debut book, "How much did you pay for her? Forgiving the Words That Hurt Adoptive Families" is a raw and honest account of her struggles and triumphs in these areas, highlighting a need for forgiveness before, during and after an adoption journey. Her work aims to provide families with helpful, Biblically-based ways to achieve freedom from hurt, resentment and guilt.

She lives on beautiful Long Island, NY with husband John, son Lucas and daughter Olivia. She loves the water, sunsets, butterflies and lots of chocolate.