Books for professionals on
Birth Families
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Romanchik, Brenda |
A
Birthparent's Book of Memories |
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1999 |
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A keepsake that a birthparent can fill out for their child. Places to record a description of birthparent's childhood, family, friends, family traditions, a section on the adoption decision, and a place to recount memorable moments with the child. |
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Roles, Patricia, |
Saying Goodbye to Baby: Vol. I
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Birthparent's Guide to Loss and Grief in Adoption |
1991 |
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We have not always recognized the right and need of birthparents to grieve. Until recently, they were told they would forget their child, get on with their lives, and have other children. Written for all birthmothers who share a common bond of unspoken loss. |
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Wolch-March, Mary J. |
A Birth Mother's Day Planner
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1996 |
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Birth Mother's Day grew out of the author's journey after losing her infant daughter to adoption. It's a day to honor and recall the motherhood experience by birthmothers. Book provides all the information needed to plan such a day - the 2nd Sat in May. |
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Wilkinson,Dr. S and Fox, Nancy |
After the Morning Calm
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Reflections of Korean Adoptees |
2002 |
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A collection of stories written by Korean adoptees about their adoption experience and the obstacles found along the way to accepting their new life in America. Told with passion and honesty. Includes search for birthparents and issues of the visit to Korea. |
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Johnston, Patricia Irwin |
Launching a Baby's Adoption
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1997 |
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Excellent book for all prospective adopters and birth parents to help them prepare for the "big event" of adopting a baby. Covers the before, during, and after of the placement, with an emphasis on baby's needs and development. Special section for professionals. |
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Townshend, Rita and Perkins, Ann |
Bitter
Fruit |
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1990 |
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In their own words, women tell their stories of discovering their pregnancy, making the difficult decision to abort, place for adoption, or keep to raise, and then struggling to live with their decision. Tender and honest, a sad but beautiful book. |
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Handel,Nelson |
Reaching Out
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Guide to Writing a Terrific Dear Birth Mother Letter |
2001 |
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Provides tips for writing a letter that is unique, individual, and personal. Learn to tap into the personal material that will make your letter special and to speak your heart authentically, clearly, and with impact. Also available on CD-rom to read on PC. |
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Gediman, J.S. and Brown,L.P. |
Birth
Bond |
Reunions Between Birth Parents and Adoptees-What Happens After |
1991 |
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Written from the perspective of the birth parent, book describes the experiences of many different birth parents who were reunited with the child they once placed for adoption. Their experiences and their post-reunion relationships all varied. |
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Denton, Katherine |
Search of a Lifetime
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2000 |
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A birth mother tells of her search for the child she gave up for adoption. Details how she used the Internet to find her lost child, and the struggle to open records. Story is emotional and sometimes controversial. |
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Silber, Kathleen |
Dear Birthmother, Thank You For Our Baby
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1998 |
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Seminal book on open adoption, has been updated to reflect current practices. Provides practical suggestions about beginning and maintaining an open adoption. Contains actual letters exchanged. Will help one to carefully consider the issues. |
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