Helping You With Adoption Decisions
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
When I first began to explore adoption in 1993 I was amazed by its complexity. It seemed the more I read the more I saw that I needed to know. Today it is even more complex. But with the complexity there is a wealth of information available in the form of books, websites, articles, forums etc.
I'm always interested in reading about adoption as you would see if you scanned my bookshelves. Recently I discovered The Adoption Decision which was so interesting that I had to read it from cover to cover in one sitting. Laura Christianson writes with a wealth of knowledge about adoption including not only her own experience with adoption but also the experiences of others. Her writing style is easy to read and informative. If you have not read this book be sure to put it on your must read list.
I particularly enjoyed the chapter titled "Adoption Miscarriage" having experience my own adoption loss a few years ago in Ukraine. Words can not begin to language how very difficult that was not only for me but also for my oldest daughter who was waiting with anticipation for me to bring home her little sister. Christianson discusses not only the risky business of adoption in realistic terms but also the process of healing and hope.This one chapter alone is worth the price of the book.
Now today let's have some fun. I am giving away for free a signed copy of The Adoption Decision to the first person who sends a comment today. Get those comments coming. This book is a winner!
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