Books for professionals on
Open Adoption
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Rappaport, Bruce M. |
The Open Adoption Book
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A Guide to Adoption Without Tears |
1992 |
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An older book that contains valuable information about openness between adoptive parents and birth parents, not only in the early phases of the adoption, but through-out the life of the adopted child. Told through stories of real parents and real children. |
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Howells, Dion |
The
Story of David |
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1997 |
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A true account of a pregnant teen and the family she chose to adopt her newborn son, and the truly open adoption that followed. Inspiring story of a truly open adoption. |
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Doner Martinez Patricia |
Children of Open Adoption and Their Families
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1990 |
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Information in relation to children of open adoption. |
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Severson, Randolph |
A
Letter to Adoptive Parents |
On An Open Adoption |
1991 |
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An introduction to the subject of open adoption, this book is a compilation of information that is helpful in preparing for an open adoption. Extra copies may help friends and extended family who do not understand or agree with the family's choice. |
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Melina, Lois R. and Roszia, Sharon K. |
The Open Adoption Experience
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A Complete Guide for Adopting and Birth Families |
1993 |
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Thorough treatise on the entire concept of Open Adoption as it may play itself out from child's pre-birth to labor and delivery, to the 1st yr of life, to holidays, to later years. Includes semi to fully open. All sides covered, but slightly biased in flavor. |
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Wolff, Jana |
Secret
Thoughts of an Adoptive Mother |
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2000 |
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True story of an open adoption of an African American boy by a Caucasian couple. An emotionally honest rendition of the doubts, anxieties, and feelings of doom along the way. Reassuring to those who may feel ashamed about their mixed feelings about adoption. |
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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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Stein, Sara Bonnett |
Adopted One, The
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An Open Family Book For Parents And Children Together |
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