Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #135346 in Books
• Published on: 2001-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 152 pages

Customer Reviews

Great starting point for a discussion
My husband and I both read the book, and after some discussion, have decided to give it to future aunts, uncles, and grandparents. I agree with some of the reviews that indicate that the author's approach to the reader (extended family) can be somewhat condescending - or even insulting. However, I think that with an introductory conversation (e.g. "Clearly, the book is written for someone less informed than you are, but we thought it brought up some points you might find useful"), it can be a great way to both educate and open communication channels with extended family.

Not to educate a family open to adoption
We were looking for a concise book to cover the basics our family should learn as they supported us through the adoption process. Our family was excited about the adoption, and this book would have been SO INSULTING to give to them. Thank goodness I borrowed it from the library before I bought copies for the family.
This book assumes that families of adoptive parents are actively unenthusiastic about children joining their family through adoption and talks down to them, telling them to "get with the program".
We wanted a resource to educate about adoption and bonding without subjecting our families to more information than they needed to read. We never did find what we were looking for, and ended up trying to summarize all we've learned.

The BEST adoption book ever
This was the best book to help explain to our family and friends what we are going through. I cried as I read the book because it was so on target with the way we felt. We would HIGHLY recomend this book for families of people who are adopting, I wanted to buy 5000 copies and pass them out on the street!!