After she discovers a shocking family secret, Carina takes a journey toward self-acceptance in this "e;must-read for anyone who is adopted"e; (Richard Krawczyk).
In moving and refreshingly candid prose, Rescuing Julia Twice tells Traster's foreign-adoption story, from dealing with the bleak landscape and inscrutable adoption handlers in Siberia, to her feelings of inexperience and ambivalence at being a new mother in her early forties, to her growing realization over months then years that something was "e;not quite right"e; with her daughter, Julia, who remained cold and emotionally detached.
2015 IPPY Award Silver Medalist in the Parenting Category In moving and refreshingly candid prose, Rescuing Julia Twice tells Traster's foreign-adoption story, from dealing with the bleak landscape and inscrutable adoption handlers in Siberia, to her feelings of inexperience and ambivalence at being a new mother in her early forties, to her grow ing realization over months then years that something was "e;not quite right"e; with her daughter, Julia, who remained cold and emo tionally detached.
The brave and moving memoir about how the simple unconditional love of Maxwell, Nicky Campbell's Labrador, helped him come to terms with his difficult childhood.
Pride and Legal Prejudice is the second part of a trilogy covering the author's efforts to parent and advocate for his adopted child with severe attachment issues in both Seattle and Los Angeles.
The Hart of a Man is a memoir of the emotional and spiritual roller coaster that a young woman experiences after the passing of her uncle, who was the pastor of the church she grew up in.
From Torey Hayden, the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of One Child comes Lost Girl, a poignant and deeply moving account of a lost little girl and an extraordinary educational psychologist's courage and determination.
In this book and future books you will embark on the exciting adventures Royal (who was a shelter dog) has had with his new furever family and friends.
The Brightest Star is a heartfelt story that crosses the generation bridge of adoption in the 50s to modern day adoptions lovingly told from Grandmother (Gimmie) to Grandchild (Jessie).
It's no secret that tens of thousands of Chinese children have been adopted by American parents and that Western aid organizations have invested in helping orphans in China-but why have Chinese authorities allowed this exchange, and what does it reveal about processes of globalization?
Hope and help from a fellow foster parentThere are great rewards that come along with being a foster parent, yet there are also great challenges that can leave you feeling depleted, alone, and discouraged.
Written by adoptive parents, adoptees, birth parents, and social workers, this inspiring collection of true stories provides poignant glimpses into the adoption experience.
The Lonely Little Horse is based on the real life adoption of the authors daughter Amanda and is written in an animal fable genre, some true names and facts and some good old fashioned storytelling!
The book chronicles not only the adoption of their three children abroad, but follows each of their children (including their biological son) into young adulthood.
From understanding what adoption is, through to step by step guidance on the entire process and the challenges that come up along the way, this is the only book you will need to read on adoption.
Adoptions that cross the lines of culture, race and nation are a major consequence of conflicts around the globe, yet their histories and representations have rarely been considered.
Adoptions that cross the lines of culture, race and nation are a major consequence of conflicts around the globe, yet their histories and representations have rarely been considered.
