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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIn Their Siblings' Voices can guide any parent's education on transracial adoption. Adoptive Families this is an important book that fills a gap in the adoption literature by providing the voices and experiences of a rarely heard contingent. Choice (E)xtremely innovative work -- Yvonne P. Haynes Families in Society Online
Table of ContentsPreface, by Rhonda M. Roorda Acknowledgments Part I. Argument, Rhetoric, and Data for and Against Transracial Adoption Legal Status, History, and Review of Empirical Work Part II. Siblings Tell Their Stories Introduction Shecara's Siblings: Dan Baker and Tom Baker Laurie's Sibling: Adam Goff Chantel's and Nicolle's Siblings: Scott Tremitiere and Michelle Zech Rachel's Siblings: Kathy Mulder, Mary Ann Pals, and Lynn Miller Rhonda's Siblings: Christopher "Duffy" Roorda and Jean Roorda Keith's Sibling: Hilary Tomasson Daniel's Siblings: Yvonne Thornton, Annette VanVoorst, and Michelle Mennega Tage's Sibling: Anika Larsen David's Siblings: Chuck Adams and Mike Adams Pete's Sibling: Catherine Tyler Britton's Siblings: Amanda Perry and Seth Perry Part III. Implications of Siblings' Voices on Transracial Adoption Closing Comments Afterword, by Rhonda M. Roorda
