Adopting the Older Child

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Summary: A must-read for anyone considering older child adoption
Review: I devoured this book in 2 days - we are considering older child adoption, and this was a good introduction. It is a bit outdated, which is rather distracting at times, but it mentions a great variety of behavioral problems and some solutions. Written as four gripping stories, the technical information is easy to understand.

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Summary: The best book I have read on this subject. Very helpful.
Review: I loved this book. It is interesting, readable and gives you tremendous insight into the challenges you will face without terrifying you in the process or making you feel incompetent to deal with them. I gained a lot of insight from the author's wisdom.

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Summary: very helpful as well as enjoyable reading
Review: I read this book as preparation for adopting two children, ages 10 & 12, who had been in an orphan's home in China since 1992. The book helped me to recognize processes going on in the children's minds and to avoid false expectations on my own part. I recommend reading this book as preparation to adopting older children and re-reading it as the children come into your home.

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Summary: Great Companion
Review: I'm about half way through the adoption process and am currently about half way through this book. Although it is over 20 years old, the information is GREAT. It has aided me in some more questions to ask my social worker that I would not have thought about before - and should have. I HIGHLY recommend this book for any one considering adoption of a child older than five. It's right on the money as far as the process you need to go through, and questions you should ask.

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Summary: Great Companion
Review: I'm about half way through the adoption process and am currently about half way through this book. Although it is over 20 years old, the information is GREAT. It has aided me in some more questions to ask my social worker that I would not have thought about before - and should have. I HIGHLY recommend this book for any one considering adoption of a child older than five. It's right on the money as far as the process you need to go through, and questions you should ask.

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Summary: THE BEST BOOK ON ADOPTION!!
Review: If you are considering adoption, especially of an older child, THIS IS A MUST HAVE BOOK!! I adopted an 8 year old special needs boy in 1992, and this book was my bible. It was like a road map of what to expect. Nothing my son did ever caught me by surprise. So instead of worrying what I was doing wrong, I was able to focus on his needs. This book gave me the foundation on which to stand. Today, my son is a healthy, well-respected young man; I thank Ms. Jewett for her excellent book. She helped make it happen.

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Summary: THE BEST BOOK ON ADOPTION!!
Review: If you are considering adoption, especially of an older child, THIS IS A MUST HAVE BOOK!! I adopted an 8 year old special needs boy in 1992, and this book was my bible. It was like a road map of what to expect. Nothing my son did ever caught me by surprise. So instead of worrying what I was doing wrong, I was able to focus on his needs. This book gave me the foundation on which to stand. Today, my son is a healthy, well-respected young man; I thank Ms. Jewett for her excellent book. She helped make it happen.

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Summary: Number One Information Source on Adopting an Older Child
Review: If you are considering an adoption, but a new baby may not be the choice for you or your spouse, Read this book. Claudia will take you through the process of a state adoption of an older child. Four case studies of very different types of adoptions are present in the book. I learned so much and now I am more eager than before to start on my journey to be a parent. This book highlights the different problems that may arise from the adoption of an older child especially of one that has been in the state foster care system. A definite recommend anyone interested in adoption or even childhood behavior problems.

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Summary: Excellent and Informative.
Review: This book dicusses the adoption of older children. Through a series of stories told in the viewpoint of the adoptive parents, adoptive children, and their social worker, readers gain insight into what they can expect during the process. This book put to ease some of my fars about adopting an older child, and makes me feel more equipped to handle situations when our time to adopt comes.

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Summary: The Title Says It All
Review: We adopted two older siblings, a ten year old girl and her five year old brother. This book enlightened us to exactly the issues of an older placement. I highly recommend this book to prepare anyone considering adopting an older child.