Can This Child Be Saved? Solutions For Adoptive and Foster Families

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Summary: A Real eye-opener
Review: For anyone thinking about adopting an older child, this book is a must read but put it LAST on your list. If I had read it first, I probably would have dropped the idea altogether. It is full of frightenning examples of how adopting an older child can lead you and your family down a path to ruin. It does give techniques to deal with and hopefully change some of the disturbing behaviors you may encounter. Most important, it tells you what issues a child has that may lead him to these behaviors.

It will arm you with knowledge needed so when you're given a referral, you'll have a much better chance of choosing a child who will grow and thrive in your family instead of tear it apart. There are so many kids waiting for adoption that CANNOT be saved no matter how you try. You owe it to yourself and your family to read this book. It can help you make the right choice that could literally save your lives.

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Summary: Full of hopeful realisim.
Review: Here is a book that shows some of the difficult sides of adoption, and yet offers MUCH hope for those who love and parent them. It is honest, and thoughtfully written, with practical advice and guidance.

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Summary: Can This Child Be Saved
Review: This book is an excellent resource for both parents and direct care-givers. Although a lot of space is given to adoption and foster care concerns, it is helpful for anyone dealing with reactive attachment disorder or children who are not adopted but have attachment issues. Ann Kelley, LCSW, Tulsa Boys Home.

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Summary: Good book, but not rare
Review: This is a highly recommended book in the field of Foster Care and Adoption, and for dealing with the stresses and special needs of children who have lived with and seen things no child should. Reactive Attachment Disorder is a serious situation that is frequently surprising to the parents who expect a sweet child who only wants to be loved.

This book is available new and is not particularly expensive. I don't understand the ridiculously high prices being asked here for used copies. This is not a rare book.