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| Adoption Is a Family Affair!: What Relatives and Friends Must Know | 
 enlarge | Author: Patricia Irwin Johnston
Publisher: Perspectives Press (IN)
Category: Book
List Price: $14.00
Buy New: $8.02
You Save: $5.98 (43%)
Buy New/Used from $7.50
Avg. Customer Rating:  (22 reviews)
Sales Rank: 82031
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 152
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4
ISBN: 0944934285
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.734
EAN: 9780944934289
ASIN: 0944934285
Publication Date: April 2001
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| Customer Reviews: Read 17 more reviews...
Great starting point for a discussion October 22, 2008
My husband and I both read the book, and after some discussion, have decided to give it to future aunts, uncles, and grandparents. I agree with some of the reviews that indicate that the author's approach to the reader (extended family) can be somewhat condescending - or even insulting. However, I think that with an introductory conversation (e.g. "Clearly, the book is written for someone less informed than you are, but we thought it brought up some points you might find useful"), it can be a great way to both educate and open communication channels with extended family.
 Not to educate a family open to adoption July 6, 2008
We were looking for a concise book to cover the basics our family should learn as they supported us through the adoption process. Our family was excited about the adoption, and this book would have been SO INSULTING to give to them. Thank goodness I borrowed it from the library before I bought copies for the family.br /This book assumes that families of adoptive parents are actively unenthusiastic about children joining their family through adoption and talks down to them, telling them to "get with the program".br /We wanted a resource to educate about adoption and bonding without subjecting our families to more information than they needed to read. We never did find what we were looking for, and ended up trying to summarize all we've learned.
 The BEST adoption book ever March 20, 2007
This was the best book to help explain to our family and friends what we are going through. I cried as I read the book because it was so on target with the way we felt. We would HIGHLY recomend this book for families of people who are adopting, I wanted to buy 5000 copies and pass them out on the street!!
Adoption Is a Family Affair! What Relatives and Friend Must June 4, 2005
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I think it is a wonderful resource for those starting the adoption process. It brings up many issues that you wouldn't have thought of. Highly recommended for anyone adopting and any family members.
A Great Resource March 1, 2005
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I enjoyed this book and it was invaluable in helping me educate extended family about adoption. The language is clear and concise, it speaks directly to the family members/friends of adoptive parents, and it addresses many of the concerns that family members or friends may have, regardless of whether they blurt it out or not. br /br /As adoptive parents, we often spend hours poring over books, talking with others who have adopted, and researching our choice. Our extended family members often do not make the same educational journey we do, so it's helpful to have something to gently illustrate topics like adoption myths, respectful language, privacy for the child, etc. br /br /I highly recommend it.
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