Adoption and fostering: advice, topics and issues Books
Heritage House Publishing Co Ltd Somebody's Child: Stories about Adoption
Book SynopsisUNIVERSAL STORIES OF LONGING AND BELONGING Our quest for origin and, by extension, identity is universal to the human experience. For the twenty-five contributors to Somebody''s Child, the topic of adoption is not--and perhaps never can be--a neutral issue. With unique courage, each of them discusses their experience of the adoption process. Some share stories of heartbreak; others have discovered joy; some have searched for closure. Somebody''s Child captures the many unforgettable faces and voices of adoption. The third book in a series of anthologies about the twenty-first-century family, Somebody''s Child follows Nobody''s Mother and Nobody''s Father, two essay collections from childless adults on parenthood, family and choices. Together, these three books challenge readers to reexamine traditional definitions of the concept of family.
£16.79
Demeter Press Not Exactly as Planned: A Memoir of Adoption,
Book SynopsisNot Exactly As Planned is a captivating, deeply moving account of adoption and the unexpected challenges of raising a child with fetal alcohol syndrome. Linda Rosenbaum’s life takes a major turn when her son, adopted at birth, is diagnosed with irreversible brain damage. With love, hope and all the medical knowledge she can accumulate, she sets out to change his prognosis and live with as much joy as she can while struggling to accept her new reality. Not Exactly As Planned is more than a story of motherlove. It’s about birdwatching, bar mitzvahs, the collision of ’60’s ideals with the real world, family secrets and woodcarving.
£14.95
Pajama Press One Step at a Time: A Vietnamese Child Finds Her
Book SynopsisAn affecting sequel to Last Airlift: A Vietnamese Orphan's Rescue from War. Tuyet cannot believe her good fortune. Brought up in a Vietnamese orphanage and rescued from the invading North Vietnamese army, she has been adopted by a kind and loving family in Canada. Tuyet feels safe at last as she adjusts to a new language and unfamiliar customs. But polio has left her with a weak leg, and her foot is turned inward, making walking painful and difficult. There is only one answer; she must have a series of operations. Her dread of doctors and hospitals brings back troubling memories of helicopters, a field hospital, and another operation in Vietnam. It won't stop Tuyet, despite her fears and her overwhelming shyness. She has always dreamed of having two straight legs, of walking and running, of playing with other children, of owning a pair of shoes that actually match. Now that she has been given a chance, Tuyet is determined to do what it takes to finally stand on her own two feet. "Readers of this moving refugee story will celebrate as well."—Kirkus ReviewsTrade ReviewAbout One Step at a Time: A Vietnamese Child Finds Her Way 2014 OLA Silver Birch Nonfiction Award Winner 2013 Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada Information Book Award shortlist 2018 The Booklist Reader "The Refugee Experience for Children and Young Adults" selection 2014 Bank Street Best Books of the Year for Children and Young Adults selection 2013 Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens selection "Readers [who enjoyed Last Airlift] will be just as riveted to this quieter but no-less-moving story as Tuyet bravely dreams of being able to run and play..."—The Horn Book Magazine "An inspiring story that will appeal to a wide audience."—School Library Journal "Readers of this moving refugee story will celebrate as well."—Kirkus Reviews "Along with the true personal story, the facts about polio across the globe, past and present, will grip readers."—Booklist "Tuyet's quiet perseverance is inspiring..."—Publishers Weekly "The cover of the book and the red shoes pictured take on a very special meaning by the end of this heart-warming book that will leave readers in tears."—International Reading Association Reading Today Online "One Step at a Time is a good choice for sensitive young readers interested in non-fiction about other children, other cultures, and recent history...The book is likely to encourage many questions and wide-ranging discussion in a reading group, and the story is highly likeable."—Resource Links "...as a poignant story of compassion, perseverance and recovery, Skrypuch's writing provides a platform for opening a dialogue on the repercussions of war and violence, as well as global health in regard to polio. As such, the story is perfect for bringing together multiple generations of readers."—The International Examiner "Skrypuch...does a good job of portraying Tuyet's feelings as she faces the uncertainties of a new country, a new home and frightening surgery."—Winnipeg Free Press "Step by step, Skrypuch shows with forthright clarity how Tuyet becomes her own very best hero."—Booksdragon, Smithsonian Asian Pacific America Center "Readers 8 to 11 years old will marvel at Tuyet's perseverance and laugh at moments when she reveals her unfamiliarity with Canadian customs, such as when Tuyet doesn't understand why her first-ever birthday cake is 'on fire.'"—Good News TorontoTable of ContentsChapter One—The Night Before.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter Two—Red Shoes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Chapter Three—The Hospital.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Chapter Four—Black Button.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Chapter Five—Home Again.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Chapter Six—Brady Bunch.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Chapter Seven—Church.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Chapter Eight—August 6, 1975.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Chapter Nine—Can You Walk, Tuyet?.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Chapter Ten—Strength.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Chapter Eleven—One Step at a Time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Chapter Twelve—The Hardest Things.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Historical Note.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Further Resources for Parents and Teachers.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Author’s Note.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
£9.99
CavanKerry Press Truth Has a Different Shape
Book SynopsisA family built, a family lost. Truth Has a Different Shape is a story of the power of compassion, of love and loss, revelations and relationship, and the evolution of self. Growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, Kari O’Driscoll was taught that strength and stoicism were one and the same. She was also taught that a girl’s job was to take care of everyone else. For decades, she believed these ideas, doing everything she could to try and keep the remaining parts of her family together, systematically anticipating disaster and fixing catastrophes one by one.Truth Has a Different Shape is one woman’s meditation on how societal and familial expectations of mothering influenced her sense of self and purpose, as well as her ideas about caretaking. As an adult, finding herself a caretaker both to her own children and to her aging parents, O’Driscoll finally reckons with the childhood trauma that shaped her world. Adoption, loss, and divorce defined her approach to motherhood, but in Truth Has a Different Shape, O’Driscoll finally pushes back. This memoir tracks her progress as she discovers how to truly care for those she loves without putting herself at risk, using mindfulness and compassion as tools for healing both herself and her difficult relationships.
£16.15
Familius LLC To Have and Not to Hold: The Bonding of Two
Book SynopsisWhen Lorri Antosz Benson, a 24-year-old successful producer for a groundbreaking national television show, finds herself in an impossible situation, she digs deep and faces the heartbreaking reality that the best choice for her beloved new baby is to be raised by someone else.To Have and Not to Hold is the poignant account of Lorri's momentous decision to give her daughter for adoption, the resulting heartache, and later, the unexpected joy of reconnecting with her daughter and her daughter's adoptive mother. With agonizing yet heartwarming honesty, Lorri offers a profound look at a deep connection of two mothers that is born with the cry of a newborn daughter. What begins as a fragile, tenuous link develops into something dreams and miracles are made of—relationships that go to the soul, are meant to be, and are devoid of fear and possessiveness. To Have and Not to Hold holds much inspiration for any adoptive parent, adoptee, or first/birthparent, but it's a story that anyone will find impossible to put down.Trade Review"Lorri Benson’s book is wonderful for many reasons: It offers important insights into a too-little-understood means of forming a family, it provides a mirror for our own reflections about love and parenting, and it simply tells a compelling story. The aspect of it that resonates most with me, though, is how genuinely it portrays the vulnerable human beings involved in the process and the extraordinary impact that it has on them—before, during and after an adoption. Agree or disagree with the author’s ultimate decision, To Have and Not to Hold will pull you in, will make you cry and will teach you a lot. Quite a combination for quite a book. " —Adam Pertman, President of the National Center on Adoption and Permanency and author of Adoption Nation "Anyone touched by adoption needs to read this book and inhale Lorri's story. Lorri's circumstances as a 24 year old, employed woman are not completely typical of women who find themselves with an unplanned pregnancy. However, her emotional experiences of learning of her pregnancy, forming a relationship with her unborn baby, grappling with her options within herself and with people in her life, and finally making a decision after Aimee's birth DO completely represent the truth of each birth mother's journey. Board members and staff of adoption organizations should especially take note: adoption is not a transaction. Our obligation is to recognize and honor the fact that the decision to make an adoption plan becomes a part of the fabric of each birth parent's life. And it is a powerful fabric indeed." —Julie Tye, President of The Cradle"To Have and Not to Hold boosts us all high enough to peek over the wall that surrounded the author during this deep and very personal drama. We become witnesses to the moral courage of a cast of people who know what love means, most especially the mother who was the answer to Lorri's prayers—the mother who adopted Aimee and fiercely loves her daughter—Katherine." —Phil Donahue"To Have and Not to Hold is a beautiful memoir about a woman who made an adoption plan and lived to tell about it. It is a fantastic read for everyone touched by adoption or even those who are curious about it."—Adoption.com, (https://adoption.com/adoptions-books-review-of-to-have-and-not-to-hold)"I don't know Lorri personally but after reading her memoir I feel like I do. I guess that's the point with memoirs—to peek into someone's life and attempt to feel what they were feeling. Almost immediately, I knew that she was someone I'd want to be friends with. I loved this book because it was honest. I could put myself into her shoes as she detailed the ups, downs, doubts, insecurities, surprises along the way, and the joys. The difficulty of her decision weighed heavily on me throughout the book, especially early on. But I was also struck by the strong influence of the people around her. There was a cast of characters in her life that shared their opinions like her parents, boyfriend, siblings, social worker, boss, colleagues, friends, etc. For good or for bad, this is true for all expectant mothers. There are so many voices that it can overwhelm an already overwhelming situation.My . . . hope is that all birth mothers have an adoptive mother as loving, selfless and respectful as Anne was and is to Lorri. The subtitle alludes to this, but the bond between these mothers is really beautiful. I'll save those details for those who choose to read the book. But I can only imagine that this story could also be difficult to read if you do not have a close relationship with your child's adoptive or birth family. Though I was encouraged by Lorri's closing thoughts in her epilogue . . . " —BeBrave.Org
£13.29
Carpenter's Son Publishing Frozen, But Not Forgotten: An Adoptive Dad’s
Book SynopsisPerhaps you dream of having a baby but struggle with infertility. Maybe you have biological children but are considering adoption to build your family. In this guidebook written by a veteran journalist-turned-adoptive father, learn everything you need to know about the embryo adoption process from your first call with an agency or fertility clinic to bringing baby home from the hospital. Told from a Christian perspective using personal, funny and downright jaw-dropping anecdotes from the author’s own adoption experience, this book will set your mind at ease by providing a clear roadmap for your adoption journey. Each chapter begins with a summary list of key themes and ends with a series of discussion questions designed to help prospective adoptive couples talk openly their hopes, fears and dreams throughout the adoption process. Packed with encouragement and advice that will save you precious energy, time and money on the road to adoption, this book will help loving moms and dads transform their parenting, bring precious embryo babies to term and affirm life in the era of in vitro fertilization.
£10.99
Random House USA Inc Blessed by Adoption
Book SynopsisIf you are considering adoption, or are already headed down that path, this book of stories, scriptures, and prayers will inspire and encourage you along the way.Author Hillary Froning opens her heart and shares the story of how she and her husband, Rich Froning, adopted three precious children. Like talking to a close friend, Blessed by Adoption features short essays, Bible verses, and prayers that will move you and comfort you on your path to adoption. The book also features reflections to help you process your thoughts and feelings, as well as writing space for journaling about your adoption journey.Blessed by Adoption includes:30 essays by Hillary Froning about her adoption process, including finding a birth mom, completing home studies, hospital stays, telling friends and family, and all the blessings and challenges along the wayBible verses and prayers to comfort you at every stage of adoptionWriting prompts and lined journaling pages to help you reflect on your adoption journey
£17.99
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Praxisbuch Kommunikation fur Adoptiv- und
Book SynopsisThe biographies of adopted and foster children are often shaped by bad experiences, inadequate care and a lack of loving contact. In the everyday life of adoptive and foster families, adverse effects from traumatic experiences come to life again and again. How can concerned parents cater to the special needs of these children? You spend most of your time with them and are very important to the healing process. In everyday communication with parents, fantasies, affects and needs often unfold, which, if understood and answered sympathetically, lead to positive development. Communication psychology with the model of the inner team offers parents useful tools for dealing with traumatized children. Constanze Bossemeyer clearly shows how it can be used - also with the help of numerous color illustrations. The author is herself the mother of an adopted son.
£24.29
Books on Demand Kinder: Der größte Risikofaktor für Alkoholismus,
Book Synopsis
£22.70
Carmen Martinez Jover Receptenboekje Hoe Baby's Worden Gemaakt
£14.22
Carmen Martinez Jover Soul's Time to be Born, an adoption story: for
Book Synopsis
£13.47
Obelisco Estrategias Y Soluciones Para Padres Adoptivos de
Book Synopsis
£17.71
Aspekt,The Netherlands Adoption Handbook: Stress During the Adoption
Book Synopsis
£12.06
Balboa Press The Calling To Adopt
Book Synopsis
£13.25
