The Russian Adoption Handbook : How to Adopt from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, Belarus, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Moldova

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Summary: Answers so many questions!!!
Review: Even though we're adopting through a great agency (America World Adoption Association -- www.awaa.org), this book is so comprehensive & helpful. It has answered so many of my questions. I highly recommend it!!! The book is 708 pages & really goes into the details of the whole process, which can be overwhelming -- but helpful if you take it one step at a time!

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Summary: Answers so many questions!!!
Review: Even though we're adopting through a great agency (America World Adoption Association -- www.awaa.org), this book is so comprehensive & helpful. It has answered so many of my questions. I highly recommend it!!! The book is 708 pages & really goes into the details of the whole process, which can be overwhelming -- but helpful if you take it one step at a time!

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Summary: One new dad to another (buy this book, skip the rest)
Review: Honestly you're paying $20-30K+ and you have no idea what you should be getting, doing or how. Buy the book, give it to your wife and make sure you bring it to Russia!

I don't write reviews and I rarely read reviews on amazon. But after buying the 6+ books on adoption, this was the only one we needed (Dad's opinion). Read it and take it with you to Russia, we just got back (7/21/2004) and the book was right on. Everything from the Russian documents, translated to english and certified to the free internet access on the 4th floor of the Marriot Taverskaya in Moscow.

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Summary: This book answers all my questions and so much more
Review: I am almost at the end of this book, if we were nervous about our impending Russian adoption before I picked up this book, I can honestly say that I am almost sure this book has covered most of the practical things we needed to know. This leaves us exclusive time to worry about all the impractical stuff. This is such a cool book, it goes from A-Z and beyond, it explains what to expect at the airport, where to get supplies, how things might work in the area of Russia you are adopting from, what the orphanage might be like, where to go for more information including lots of great website addresses, and a whole wealth of other information - we feel so much more prepared now for our "leap of faith!" I loved this book and now feel so much more confident about what to do, say, act and expect during this whole process. Excellent.!

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Summary: VALUABLE RESOURCE!
Review: I got this book after I was 3/4 thru the process. Boy do I wish I'd had it sooner. I highly recommend it. Definitely gives very, VERY practical advice about traveling to Russia and going thru the adoption process!

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Summary: A MUST for anyone adopting in Russia!!
Review: I loved this book, wish I had bought it earlier in the adoption process. It is very informative and full of helpful hints.

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Summary: I highly recommend this book to all my student
Review: I teach an online Russian culture course at Suite101 and I recommend this book to all my students who are considereing adopting from Russia. This is a practical and easy-to-use guide, which can help to bring people together!

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Summary: This book answers all my questions and so much more
Review: If you are adopting, or even considering adopting, from Eastern Europe this book is a must read. From analyzing specific regions in Russia, to medical conditions and travel advice, this book has it all. Plus, it is well written and easy to read.

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Summary: Huge Help
Review: This book is so full of helpfull info it is amazing!!!! He goes into great detail about everything you need to know. If you are thinking about adopting from russia get this book. It will quickly become your adpotion bible!!!!! It covers everything from paperwork, Health issues,conditions of the orphanages to catching a taxi and how not to get ripped off... A must have

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Summary: Russian Adoption Handbook - a must have!
Review: This is the perfect book for anyone just getting started in adopting from Russia, Ukraine or Kasakstan. John Maclean gives a wonderful overview of the process, a good description of what a dossier consists of, and an idea how various regions do things differently. It brought together in one place all the information I had been seeking on the internet. It answered all my questions, and brought up issues I hadn't even been aware of. Highly recommend it!