The Post-Adoption Blues : Overcoming the Unforseen Challenges of Adoption

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Summary: A MUST read for anyone even 'considering' adoption
Review: Karen Foli and John Thompson tackle a subject, until now, unspoken in the 'adoption world.' Something we all assume only associated with 'biological' children.

Their insight and personal experiences bring a 'shining light' at the end of a tunnel many adoptive parents travel. Never knowing that they are not alone on their journey.

A very enlightening book for adoptive parents and those 'considering adoption.' Grandy (Fairmont, WV)

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Summary: Great resource for adoption group discussions.
Review: This book came about as a consequence of Dr. Foli's difficulty in bonding with her baby daughter early in her adoption. As a couple, Dr. Foli and Dr. Thompson used this as a starting point to highlight many of the emotional aspects of adoption with which parents might struggle. Their belief is that by identifying and accepting difficult emotions and circumstances, parents can work through them to achieve feelings of love and acceptance.

This book will be useful to a parent (or perspective parent) who finds themselves struggling with feelings of sadness, frustration or anger. It will affirm that these are feelings that others have felt and offers suggestions for coping with these emotions.
It is likely that parts of the book will be more pertinent than others, depending upon your circumstances and personality as so many issues are addressed. Nonetheless, the approach of bringing a host of issues to the discussion table is commendable and results in a valuable resource.