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Summary: Walking off the plane with their daughter
Review: I am an adoptive parent myself and was captivated by the global proportions of this international adoption. Our child was born only three miles from our house and brought to us straight from the hospital. The perseverance and love that gave Sarah Woodard and her husband wings to endure their frustrating trials and then enjoy the ultimate triumph in walking off the plane with their daughter! The author provides a valuable resource for anyone who needs guidance on how to adopt a child from China and who, for a while, struggles with the child's initial adjustments. Good luck to everyone who will undertake this journey!
Gisela Gasper Fitzgerald, author of ADOPTION: An Open, Semi-Open or Closed Practice?
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Summary: A wonderfully pragmatic memoir
Review: I too read Daughter From Afar in a single sitting. I laughed and cried as Sarah and her husband negotiated each step of the adoption process and she described the uncertainty as well as the understanding that their daughter was meant for them. I found myself reliving the wonderful emotions of our first adoption, something that was filled with many of the same firsts and unknowns as well. Sarah brings the process to life but sprinkles pragmatism and realism into the mix. Her book creates a realistic portrait of a family formed through adoption with the love and challenges that come with taking the leap of faith that is so necessary for adoptive families. I would recommend this book if you are considering adoption or you have adopted. It will make you look at your children and smile as you remember how it all started, or give you an understanding of what could be.
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Summary: A wonderfully pragmatic memoir
Review: I too read Daughter From Afar in a single sitting. I laughed and cried as Sarah and her husband negotiated each step of the adoption process and she described the uncertainty as well as the understanding that their daughter was meant for them. I found myself reliving the wonderful emotions of our first adoption, something that was filled with many of the same firsts and unknowns as well. Sarah brings the process to life but sprinkles pragmatism and realism into the mix. Her book creates a realistic portrait of a family formed through adoption with the love and challenges that come with taking the leap of faith that is so necessary for adoptive families. I would recommend this book if you are considering adoption or you have adopted. It will make you look at your children and smile as you remember how it all started, or give you an understanding of what could be.
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Summary: a "must-read" for those adopting from China!
Review: I was so absorbed in this book that I completed it in one evening. While this is a slim book, it is a compelling read for two reasons: (1) it contains lots of helpful information that prospective parents would appreciate; and (2) Ms. Woodard is an exceptionally engaging writer. I especially appreciated Ms. Woodard's optimistic, yet realistic, tone ... I have read similar adoption memoirs that take a somewhat "Pollyanna-ish" perspective. Ms. Woodard is very open about her frustration with her daughter's initial adjustments, and I found that reassuring. All in all, this book is a valuable resource for those considering China adoption.
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Summary: a "must-read" for those adopting from China!
Review: I was so absorbed in this book that I completed it in one evening. While this is a slim book, it is a compelling read for two reasons: (1) it contains lots of helpful information that prospective parents would appreciate; and (2) Ms. Woodard is an exceptionally engaging writer. I especially appreciated Ms. Woodard's optimistic, yet realistic, tone ... I have read similar adoption memoirs that take a somewhat "Pollyanna-ish" perspective. Ms. Woodard is very open about her frustration with her daughter's initial adjustments, and I found that reassuring. All in all, this book is a valuable resource for those considering China adoption.
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Summary: Beautiful Story, Beautifully Told!
Review: I'm the very blessed mom of two daughers who became mine through international adoption, so this story was quite meaninful to me. Reading about the journey of another family is both inspiring and comforting. Sarah shares all the dimensions involved in the miracle of adoption in a beautiful way! You'll love it!
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Summary: Beautiful Story, Beautifully Told!
Review: I'm the very blessed mom of two daughers who became mine through international adoption, so this story was quite meaninful to me. Reading about the journey of another family is both inspiring and comforting. Sarah shares all the dimensions involved in the miracle of adoption in a beautiful way! You'll love it!
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Summary: Very realistic view of international adoption.
Review: This is a great book recounting the journey of one couple in their quest to adopt from China. They are respectful of the culture, country and the people and feel very real emotions throughout the process. I enjoyed reading about their fears, concerns and dreams concerning their coming daughter, and never once got the feeling that they decided to adopt simply because it was 'expected' of them to have children. I recommend this book to anyone who is adopting from China or even thinking about adopting from China.
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Summary: Very realistic view of international adoption.
Review: This is a great book recounting the journey of one couple in their quest to adopt from China. They are respectful of the culture, country and the people and feel very real emotions throughout the process. I enjoyed reading about their fears, concerns and dreams concerning their coming daughter, and never once got the feeling that they decided to adopt simply because it was 'expected' of them to have children. I recommend this book to anyone who is adopting from China or even thinking about adopting from China.
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Summary: International Adoptions
Review: What a great story! A Daughter From Afar really lets you know what a family goes through during an international adoption process. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in adopting a child from another country, it was very informative and is a great insite to families who are interested in adopting internationally, but really don't know where to start or what to expect. I would also recommend this book to anyone who loves children. In the US, your main concerns are state oriented. Adopting from another country magnifies everything to global proportions. Sarah really gives you an indepth look at the entire process and the emotional rollercoaster that goes along with it. After reading A Daughter From Afar, you feel like you took the journey with Sarah and her husband. You will laugh and cry as the story unfolds. And applaud when they finally walk off the plane!
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