The Adoption Decision: 15 Things You Want to Know Before Adopting by Laura Christianson
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- Pub. Date: August 2007
- 256pp
- Sales Rank: 361,773
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: August 2007
- Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
- Format: Paperback, 256pp
- Sales Rank: 361,773
- ISBN-13: 9780736920001
- ISBN: 0736920005
Synopsis
In North America, more and more families are adding members through adoption. And there are more ways to adopt:and kinds of adoption:than ever.
This quick-start resource will help prospective parents consider key emotional and spiritual issues up front...before they plunge into the near-overwhelming mass of details and start to run into roadblocks, even dead ends.
Laura Christianson:an adoption educator and mentor, and an adoptive mom herself:brings her experience and knowledge to address unspoken but crucial questions about...
loving an adopted child
extended family's reaction
expenses
openness in adoption
the role of birth parents
physical disabilities
emotional/behavioral challenges
racial and cultural prejudices
Recounting real-life miracles and mishaps of adoptive families, the author will help prospective parents:and their friends and family members:think through adoption's challenges and joys, and confidently move forward from a firm emotional and spiritual footing.
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Adoption Decision: 15 Things You Want to Know Before Adoptingby Anonymous
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August 28, 2007: I'd heard the book would have lots of facts and good advice, but I was impressed with the real world stories of real people who have adopted, or are planning on adopting. Laura writes from the heart. I felt like I was right there with the families. Have the Kleenex ready for the last few chapters. I was left with a feeling of hope and optimism as normal people went to extreme lengths to create their families. This book gives hope to anyone thinking about adoption, and gave me a new respect for the variety and creativity available to anyone interested in sharing their love with a child in need of it.
Adoption Decision: 15 Things You Want to Know Before Adoptingby Anonymous
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August 20, 2007: You should read this book if you are considering adoption or in the process of adopting. Laura discussess real issues, feelings and people in this beautifully written book. I wish this book had been availalbe as a resouce when we began the adoption process for the first time eight years ago.
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