Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew

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Summary: A must read for adoptive parents
Review: I'm a 37 year old who was adopted at birth and wish this book had been around for my parents. I have friends who were also adopted at birth that, as far as I'm aware, don't have the feelings described in the book, but I identified with many of issues the author discussed. I finally understand that there's probably more to my negative feelings surrounding my birthday and lack of medical history than I realized. All I could think when reading those chapters was "yes, yes, yes -- that's how I feel." It's comforting to know that I'm not alone.

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Summary: Waste of Time
Review: As an adoptee, I can attest that this book was nothing less than rubbish. Yes, adoptees have issues to deal with that others do not, but the author greatly exaggerates and distorts these problems, and gives contrary and condescending advice. As she consistently attributes every problem she has to being adopted, it is apparent that she has her own issues to overcome before giving advice to others. Further, this book reads like a poorly developed high school term paper, whose sources come from a newsletter authored by Ms. Eldridge herself and very few meaningful experts. Don't waste your money.

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Summary: Are there any postitive aspects???
Review: This book just focused on all the negative aspects of adoption. As adoptive parents we already know our children will have some hard issues that need to be resolved. But where's the positive aspects of raising adopted children?? There was no practical everyday advice. After reading this book I thought I made the biggest mistake of my life, what was I thinking when I adopted my daughter? After speaking with my adoption agency and attending some support groups I threw the book out. I would never recommend this to anyone!!!! I think the author still has issue of her own to work through before she starts handing out advice.