Product Description: This updated and expanded second edition continues the theme of the first edition: emphasizing the need to help adoptive parents understand some potentially challenging factors so they can deal with them positively and also comprehend the thinking process of their child...read more

An illuminating and compassionate guide examines the unique challenges, obstacles, stresses, and expectations of families who have adopted children, addressing such issues as bonding with an adopted child, coping with unexpected needs, and finding the understanding, support, and solutions needed to make adoption a positive experience. Original. 30,000 first printing.

Product Description: Adoption is intended to be, and should be, a fulfilling, beautiful, rewarding, and enriching aspect in anyone’s life. Many times, however, there are pitfalls and a lack of resources to turn to for help, advice, and answers on the subject...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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