An Adoption Diary: Our Story Series
£2.80
The author talks openly and honestly of the difficulties of a long distance adoption, explores what it feels like when an adoption finally happens and charts the first few months of family life.
This is an inspirational story of one couple s emotional journey to become a family, which gives a fascinating insight into adoption in Britain today.
Written in a highly accessible style, the books will appeal to anyone involved in adoption and fostering, and to everyone who enjoys a human interest story. Social workers will be able to use the books in preparation training for carers and include them on recommended reading lists.
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Additional information
| Publisher | British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) (18 Aug. 2006) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Diary | 120 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1903699215 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1903699218 |
| Dimensions | 12.8 x 0.8 x 19.7 cm |
by Bec
I think this book is fantastic, its hard to put it down once you start it.
Me and my boyfriend have just been approved at panel and wish id have got this book sooner because it opens your eyes on how long the adoption process takes. We had no complications at all and it still took us 15 months to get approved (our local adoption agency told us 8 months). The book says you MUST have patience, this is so true and the best advice for anyone wanting to adopt.
Wonderfully written Maria.
by Plumy1234
An Adoption Diary provides the reader with a basic understanding of the potential journey ahead with adoption; highlighting the highs and lows of the process and some things to consider that you probably wouldn’t of thought of yourself.
It’s a brilliant and insightful start to thinking about and finding out about adoption; it certainly makes you want to find out more about it.
by Becky Griffiths
I bought this book on the cusp of beginning the adoption process wanting to learn from someone who had experienced things first hand, rather than the other more text book style books I have read. What an emotional roller-coaster of a journey this couple had but so very worthwhile in the end. There were a number of times when I found myself nodding in agreement with the author and so many times when this book moved me to tears. A great book, easy to read and I managed it in a few hours.
by Sonia K.
A class
by Siobhan Bridge
I identified with Maria James as a prospective adopter and all the rollercoaster of emotions that one goes through on the process.
I am pleased to say that although our son’s placement was a lot more straightforward than the authors situation, I also identified with the joy of finally being a mum!
Couldn’t recommend this more highly!
by vicky
If you want to know about the process, timeline and the emotional experiences of adoption, this is a must read. It opening my eyes to a lot of things that you can go through during the process in a way that others books hadn’t yet. It’s a great read to give you an idea of what you could be facing in your journey. I will deffo recommend!! My husband and I had a lot of talking points after reading.
by Mags the Reader
Very readable though I would have liked to have gone a bit deeper with her son.
by E Star
I could not put this book down I read it all in two days. It’s wonderful, honest and very insightful book for anyone considering adoption and for your family members, friends it will tell them all the things that may be useful for them to know.
A kindle version would be really good.