Adoption and fostering: advice and issues Books

"Mothers are ordinary heroes, whose mighty deeds are usually masked by their mundanity. What makes this maternal story special is the weaving together of technological miracles with the miracle of a heart opening up to greater grace, by means of great...

This book investigates the experiences of South Koreans adopted into Western families and the complexity of what it means to "feel identity" beyond what is written in official adoption files. Korean Adoptees and Transnational Adoption is based on...

About the BookThe wonder of my adoption never ceases to amaze me and so, I feel like I need to hear the story of my journey over and over again. When I turn the pages of my narrative, I can envisage how two strangers took a chance on me and became my...

Diplomarbeit aus dem Jahr 2007 im Fachbereich Psychologie - Sozialpsychologie, Note: 1,3, Katholische Hochschule für Sozialwesen Berlin, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Der Verzicht einer Mutter auf ihr Kind ist ein Tabuthema in unserer Gesellschaft und oft...

Faces of Foster Care has heartfelt and frank messages from people around the country who have been involved in some way with foster care. Told like mini memoirs, their inspiring and sometimes heartbreaking stories bring us into their lives and show us...

The Eye of Adoption: A Turbulent True Story of Heartache, Humor, & Hope"No one just adopts." From the very first steps of acknowledging adoption as a choice to the final document that seals the deal, Jody Cantrell Dyer paints a raw, warm,...

A reclusive man in his seventies takes on parenting and protection of an abandoned newborn baby he found in the bush. They become bonded and she grows to be intelligent, switched on, and articulate. But, he has to keep her existence secret for fear of...

The adoption agency made a mistake. A mother welcomed in a child who brought fear and destruction into the home. She wrestles with God, doctors, and social workers over what to do next. Quick-thinking, leaps of faith, and some dark humor challenges...

A lifetime of knowing. Decades of praying. Years of paperwork, research, and planning. Lots of tears. And the growing of faith in the waiting.One look into a pair of sparkling brown eyes, and Lori and Bryan Schumaker fell head-over-heels in love with a...

Book Two, “The Trees Shall Clap Their Hands,” takes Verna through the rigors of Nursing School, the ordeals of a single mother on Welfare, and the unbelievable, heartbreaking loss of her girls. Through it all, Verna’s steadfast...

Thank you Mom and Dad for raising me, and you did more to make me who I am today than anyone. Never underestimate the power of friendship, being around others, and a small act of kindness. You never know what a person is going through, and how you can...

When Baggins, a champion racing dog, is injured during a race, his owner callously abandons him in a wooded area and drives away, leaving him to fend for himself. There, Baggins meets Evader, a black cat, and the two become fast friends. When Baggins...

The Primal Wound is a seminal work which revolutionizes the way we think about adoption. It describes and clarifies the effects of separating babies from their birth mothers as a primal loss which affects the relationships of the adopted person...

Meditations for Adoptive Parents serves as a trusted confidant for those who have welcomed children into their homes through adoption. This heartfelt collection of meditations celebrates adoption as an act of grace mirroring God's own redeeming love for...

This memoir recounts a remarkable journey of the adopted self and a transformative biological reunion bound to touch your heart. Years after being taken away from her birth parents as a baby by the state and then being adopted out of the foster care...

In this haunting memoir, Yvette Melanson tells of being raised to believe that she was white and Jewish. At age forty-three, she learned that she was a "Lost Bird," a Navajo child taken against her family's wishes, and that her grieving birth mother had...

"Provides many examples of ways to present difficult information in a sensitive manner--sensitive to the child's needs, to the birthparents' struggles, and to the adoptive parents' perspectives."--Vera I. Fahlberg, M.D.

Every year thousands of men father children later placed for adoption or donor-conception. Some of them thought they would forget. Some claim they never knew. There are several million of these secret fathers in the United States alone-in The...

You Left Your Paw Prints on My HeartThis is the story of Big Boy, a rescue dog that was brave and loving until the end. I know you didn't want to leave us. But when the time came, you did - with your eyes locked on mine, and your head in my lap.Our lives...

Through the Branches is a companion volume to the authors' previous book, Swaying in the Treetops. In this book, readers are invited to peek into the home of this somewhat unusual family, as the authors provide a glimpse of everyday life. What's it like...

DISCOVER THE JOURNEY OF LOVE THROUGH EVERY SEASON OF LIFE.Have you ever wondered how to keep the spark alive in your relationship?Do you seek deeper emotional connections with your partner?Are you looking to navigate the challenges of love with...

Dive into the heart of identity, family, and the unforeseen twists of genetics in Cinematic Roots: Explore Adoption, Assisted Reproduction, and DNA Surprises Terms Through Movies. This innovative book bridges the gap between the personal experiences of...

""Hints To Young Men On The True Relation Of The Sexes"" is a book written by John Ware and published in 1884. The book is a guide for young men on how to approach relationships with women in a respectful and honorable way. It discusses the importance of...

When it comes to Emotions when dealing with the feelings after finding your biological family, it's like a spider web meaning your emotions can go all over the place. How you deal with those emotions will determine how your soul can be set free.

Imagine your worst nightmare as a parent...D'Ashon was born three months early, weighed just over one pound and tested positive for several drugs, including cocaine and marijuana, which most likely contributed to his premature birth. Shortly after birth,...

Sara Hagerty masterfully draws from her own story of spiritual and physical barrenness to birth in readers a new longing for God. With exquisite storytelling and reflection, Hagerty guides readers to a tender place that God is holding just for them---a...

Adopting in America is two books in one. Written by a leading adoption attorney, it provides all the information that prospective adoptive parents need to succeed in their quest to adopt quickly, safely, ethically and economically.The first half of the...

She was found abandoned in the lavatory of a cafeteria in Bogota, Colombia. The police who picked her up named her Maria Consuelo. From a stack of would-be parents, Colombia's welfare agency chose Valerie Kreutzer's application, and the toddler quickly...

Narrative and Dramatic Approaches to Children's Life Story with Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Families outlines narrative and dramatic approaches to improve vulnerable family relationships. It provides a model which offers new ways for parents to practise...

Despite a growing number of people who identify as LGBTQ, there are surprisingly few accounts of queer parenthood. Written by a lesbian, non-biological mother, this story fills the gap with perspective and grace.After her wife gave birth, Lora struggled...

"Dan and his wife put their money where their mouth is. We don't need more people talking about Jesus, we need more people BEING Jesus. This book shows what that can look like in real time."- Brad Stine, "God's Comic"Children with special needs are not...

"An astonishing tale, told by a gifted storyteller. Beautifully written, emotionally engaging and unrestrained in its intimacy...as heartbreaking as it is heartfelt."-Jay Rabinowitz, ACE, award-winning motion picture editor of Requiem for a DreamCarlyn...

In this completely revised and updated edition of "Raising Adopted Children", Lois Melina, editor of "Adopted Children" newsletter and the mother of two children by adoption, draws on the latest research in psychology, sociology, and medicine to guide...

Kokoon on a Hill increases awareness of the severe shortage of foster families that are needed for the many children waiting for stability. In this crisis, foster care has been forced to place children in detention centers and state offices because...

Baba’s Love is a story about a family’s journey of adoption. Baba is referred to as father in some parts of Africa. By surrendering to the will of God, they learned of a father’s love. Walking by faith through the emotional process,...

Susie Sunshine came into this world like a lightning bolt. She is a small-town girl who had many adventures with her childhood friends. Take a trip down their memory lane with Julianna, Susie, Angelique, Shelly, and Celina. See how they evolve as young...

That’s why we call her mommy, is a story about why someone is called Mommy. It describes how and why it is a term of endearment rather than a title. To have a mommy, doesn’t only mean having a birth mom. It can include foster moms, adoptive...

"Why do you need more children?" their families asked. "We don't," they answered,"but maybe these children need a family."Terssa and Doug Markworth have twenty-one kids. Some share their DNA, but mostare adopted foster children. All are equally cherished...

The Guide to Domestic Happiness, written by W. Giles and originally published in 1836, is a comprehensive guidebook for individuals seeking to create a happy and harmonious home life. The book covers a wide range of topics, including marriage,...

""Our Glorified: Poems And Passages Of Consolation, Especially For Those Bereaved By The Loss Of Children"" is a book of poetry and prose written by Elizabeth Howard Foxcroft in 1888. The book is specifically aimed at providing comfort to parents who...