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A warm and sensitive guide offering parents the tools they need to decide if they're ready to adopt, from leading psychiatrist Dr Ian Palmer
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As would-be parents cycle through the adoption process, they balance anxiety and fear with the life-altering decision of adoption. The emotional toll of this dance can be completely overwhelming and can confuse parents while navigating the decisions of how to expand their families.
Drawing on extensive research and the author's own experience of being adopted, What to Expect When You're Adopting... does not gloss over the realities of the adoption process, but rather leads parents through the many stages and emotional aspects involved and offer practical and sensitive advice allowing you to:
- Make crucial decisions with confidence
- Build a strong foundation for your family
- Separate the myths about adopted children from the realities
- Discover the key to healthy attachment with your child
Dr Ian Palmer will also deal with the issues of single-parent adoption, infertility and, unusually, the option of remaining childless.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I think this book is perfect for those who are embarking on the adoption process. It does not have all the answers but it provides the information needed to know where to look. There is a warmth from the author which is reassuring and makes the reader feel less alone. I would highly recommend it.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This books offers lots of practical information on adoption. It takes you through the entire process from considering adoption to the application, assessment and acceptance to finding your child and living with them. It contains no stories or real life accounts, which I quite liked. This is a very straight forward, useful and practical book which clearly outlines the process.
I found it a bit repetitive at times, but sometimes even the repitition was useful. Some of the information can be a bit daunting, so when the author kept saying "don't worry, you can do it, once you have your child, you will have been trained and tested way more than biological parents" I found that very encouraging.
Highly recommended for people who are seriously considering adoption and who are looking for guidance on what is going to happen when.
I found it a bit repetitive at times, but sometimes even the repitition was useful. Some of the information can be a bit daunting, so when the author kept saying "don't worry, you can do it, once you have your child, you will have been trained and tested way more than biological parents" I found that very encouraging.
Highly recommended for people who are seriously considering adoption and who are looking for guidance on what is going to happen when.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
We first read this when we started our home study to become prospective adopters & have passed it onto both our parents & extended family. Brilliant insight into the whole process from many different angles, this is easy to read & gives a balanced view. Recommended first read.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Psyco-babble filled
I was really disappointed by this book. I expected so much more from the reviews on here. It is full of information but I just did not enjoy the author's style, which was overly... Read more
Published 3 months ago by PotentialAdopter
Wonderful book!
We are starting the adoption process and I really enjoyed this book.
Very informative and an interesting perspective from the author who was adopted himself, although his... Read more
Very informative and an interesting perspective from the author who was adopted himself, although his... Read more
Published 4 months ago by wooliemoo
What to expect when you re adopting
I read this book twice it was so good.I thought it was easy to read and informative.I love the front cover too.
Published 7 months ago by Mrs. Wj Brown
Straightforward, with lots of practical information
As prospective adopters, we bought this book to give us an idea of what adoption entailed. It is a straightforward read, and gives good information about the process of adoption... Read more
Published 13 months ago by C. Parr
Essential reading
I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who is considering starting the adoption process. I purchased this book just before attending the pre-application training & it... Read more
Published 22 months ago by pomee1977
Useful, But Only Before You Start
This book is great for anyone thinking about adopting, or just taking the first few steps. However, going much past that the book is of little use as your social worker will have... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Bubble
Help in navigating the adoption minefield
Extremely well written and pragmatic guide about what's involved in adoption - difficulties & rewards. Read more
Published on 21 May 2009 by roberta_london
An Excellent book!
I found this book extremely helpful and informative! I have recommended it to others who want to adopt!
Published on 11 May 2009 by Janet
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