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Summary: Great resource for the prospective parent.
Review: This book covers all aspects of the adoption process with clinical emphasis. It compares domestic and international adoptions. It compares agency vs. private adoptions. I think it is good to have the practical advice for successful adoptions but also, I recommend other books to learn about the affects of adoption on the triad members.Also recommended: Whose Child? by Kasey Hamner, Primal Wound by Nancy Verrier, and Adoption Healing by Joe Soll.
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Summary: Wonderfully thorough!!
Review: This is the first book of its kind that I have picked up, but I am really delighted. It is full of advice from "one who knows". I like the overall view of it and that she recommends other books for specific areas of adoption. It has really helped me look at some things before my husband and I jump right into adoption!
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Summary: The Adoption Resource Book by Lois Gilman
Review: We found this book to be the most comprehensive and informative book we read in preparing to adopt. We felt very prepared for all the paperwork, were able to ask questions we would not likely have even thought of on our own, and were able to make informed choices throughout the process. It is well written and speaks to the reader in a very clear manner. We no longer own our copy, as we have passed it on to a friend who is adopting. We would recommend this to everyone considering adoption. Adoption can be very confusing and stressful. This book armed us with the kind of information we needed to be prepared.
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