The premise How to talk about adoption (primarily for adoptive parents explaining adoption to children). Mainly about international adoption, with lots of references to orphanages and a few to the vast amount of money it costs. My response I was a bit frustrated that this book (by a Dutch author who adopted children from China) … Continue reading
Tagged with UK …
Book Review: ‘Adoption and Fostering – A Parent’s Guide by Holly Noseda
The premise A short, straightforward ‘handbook’ to the adoption process and what to expect at each stage. It covers topics including ‘managing expectations’, ‘life story work’, ‘contact with birth family’ and ‘post-adoption support’. My response A very quick read, but no less useful because of that. Reasonably up-to-date (though it still refers to ‘Form F’ … Continue reading
Book Review: ‘The Adoption Experience’ by Ann Morris
The premise A collection of real life adopters’ stories, through all stages of the process. My response An interesting and enjoyable read, though I’d have preferred fewer, longer stories so they could share more details. Quotation One family whose son was constantly misbehaving were offered prayer: ‘First, they asked Ben to tell them how he … Continue reading
Book review: ‘Related by Adoption’ by Hedi Argent
The premise A handbook for grandparents and other relatives. Quite a basic introduction to adoptive families from the grandparents’ perspective. My response A useful introductory book, but I thought it was probably insufficient for our parents. I expect they will be interested to read much more thoroughly and have questions this book doesn’t address. Unlike … Continue reading
Book review: ‘Could you be my parent?’ by Leonie Sturge-Moore
The premise ‘A book of stories – the stories of children who need[ed] a new, permanent family and the stories of those who have welcomed them into their homes.’ My response An engaging selection of short reflections which explain why adoption is important, how to prepare for adoption and how to build a strong family … Continue reading
Book review: ‘An Adoption Diary’ by Maria James
The premise Billed as ‘A couple’s journey from infertility to parenthood’, it is about their experiences of adoption through a voluntary agency in 2002–2004. My response I liked being able to follow their story from initial enquiry through to the adoption order and beyond, seeing the timescale and some of the details. The writing is … Continue reading
Simple Adoption 