Books About Adoption
These books are geared toward general audiences and were selected because they provide a range of viewpoints, are thought-provoking, inspire debate, and encourage us to learn more. From beginners to students of family dynamics, these selections will be excellent additions to every library.
1) Adoption Nation Arguably one of the best books ever written about adoption, it certainly is the best to hit the shelves in the last decade. This is the book that explains how adoption really works and how much it truly touches all our lives, whether we have a direct family involvement in adoption or not.
Read Review Click here to buy 2) The Primal Wound Rarely has a book created as much controversy as Nancy Newton Verrier's theory about the effects of separation on adoptees. Important, but possibly painful reading for all connected to adoption.
Click here to buy 3) Lost and Found: The Adoption Experience A candid look at the entire adoption vista as experienced by each member of the triad — adoptee, adoptive parent, birth parent. A no-holds-barred great book by Betty Jean Lifton.
Click here to buy 4) The Family of Adoption One message, one truth: adoption is about finding families for children, not about finding children for families. By Joyce Macguire Pavao.
Click here to buy 5) Adoption Is a Family Affair! What Relatives and Friends Must Know This is a great book covering the basics of adoption. It focuses heavily on discounting myths and misconceptions, and presenting clear explanations of often confusing concepts and practices. A wonderful book for those from whom we need support and encouragement. By Patricia Irwin Johnston.
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