Jeff Gammage deftly weaves his long journey to fatherhood with a piercing account of a country undergoing rapid modernization in an unforgettable memoir, China Ghosts. Gammage, a Philadelphia Inquirer reporter, examines the history and the policies in China that have led so many children overseas, to families like his—and left so many more to spend their childhoods in the country's welfare institutions. He also shares his quiet elation at discovering that "the thing I never wanted—a child—is actually what makes me happiest." Altogether, it's a poignant, challenging, and thoroughly engrossing read.

"A powerful examination of family and self."
--Entertainment Weekly

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From Deborah Gray, the author of Attaching in Adoption (already a must-read book for both adoptive parents and professionals) comes this new tool designed to help placement professionals and therapists understand how new research on the impact of neglect, abuse, early trauma, and institutionalization on the developing brains of children can guide their practices in new directions. Nurturing Adoptions’ goal is to help professionals assist parents in healing their children and guiding them into strong and healthy relationships and productive adulthood.

"Must Have" book for adoptive parents, agencies, and social workers

Adoption Parenting: Creating a Toolbox, Building Connections is "What to Expect" for the adoption community! Over 110 contributors and 520 pages full of useful and practical information as you start your adoptive family, and as it grows up. Many agencies are recommending it or requiring it. Read more here.

In Adopting: Sound Choices, Strong Families , award-winning author Patricia Irwin Johnston takes readers through the struggles that arise from being family-challenged and the decisions that will help resolve those losses. Johnston realistically introduces the aspects of adoption that make it both a unique and challenging path to parenthood, and helps you discover whether it's right for you. She follows up with practical advice on preparing for the transition to parenting, fostering strong attachment, gathering support, and otherwise preparing for the first year after your child's arrival.

Wonderful new children's book from Sherrie Eldridge, the "Twenty Things" author!

Forever Fingerprints starts with a relative's pregnancy and the questions it raises for Lucie about her birthparents, family connections, and feelings using a simple tool...her fingerprints! Find out more.

10 Steps to Successful International Adoption walks prospective parents through every step of the adoption process, from exploring the idea of adoption to successfully raising a child from another culture. This incredible resource includes numerous fill-in forms, jump-start hints, helpful tips, detailed country-by-country profiles, and a complementary website at www.10steps2adoption.com.