This booklet is written to encourage all step-parents.The author points to the fact that the Lord Jesus was known as the ‘carpenter’s son’, a huge encouragement as Joseph was, of course, Jesus’ step-father.As step-parents we need affirmation in the dignity that God has put on this role even if it can, at times, feel like a struggle. AUTHOR Amy Ellison grew up in Birmingham, but now lives in the South of England with her husband and step-sons.She works as a Secondary teacher of Modern Languages. COMMENDATION ‘I commend this small book to you, especially if you are, or will be, a step‑parent. Here is a fresh, honest sharing by the author in reflecting on her experience marrying a Christian man with children.This is very readable, engaging, wellillustrated but also rooted in major biblical principles.Read this relevant book!’Rev. Dr D. Eryl Davies,Author and former Theological College Principal