This is How We Became a Family: An Adoption Story
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Book Overview
An adoption story for children of all ages. It tells of a couple who long for a child, of a pregnant young woman who is not ready to be a mother, and of the events that bring them together for a happy ending. It also invites children to ask questions about their own adoption story.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1557986665
ISBN13:9781557986665
Release Date:January 2000
Publisher:Magination Press
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.3" x 6.3"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
This is a must buy for adoptive parents
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
If you adopted your child through domestic adoption, and the birth mother was a young unwed mother- then this is the story for you. It gives a brief overview of both sides of the story- very good for opening the field for questions from your child. The only part that I did not like was how it said how the parents "cired, cried, cried" because they could not give birth to their own child, and the birth mother "cried, cried, cried" because of her situation. This does not take away from the rest of the story however.
Personal experience always captivating
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Every journey undertaken by adoptive parents pre- and post-adoption is unique and interesting to read about, and this book is no exception. All adoptive parents can relate to the highs and lows the author and his wife experienced until the happy day arrived and the family was formed. The paintings are lovely, especially that of his daughter on the swing. I am happy for the Willis's and for all adoptive parents who have a similarly happy ending to their journey.Gisela Gasper Fitzgerald, author of ADOPTION: An Open, Semi-Open or Closed Practice?
A Compassionate Look at Adoption
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is a book based on real life experiences. The author is an adoptive parent himself who recounts for the reader the emotions of an unwed mother and a childless couple, both before and after adoption takes place. It is a realistic look at the highs and lows of those involved in the process, the love at the center of giving and receiving the newborn, and the happy ending for all. Charmingly painted by the author from personal photographs, this is a wonderful book for children and adults alike, one of particular value to those adopting or considering adopting. A must read!
A delicate subject dealt with beautifully!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
What a wonderful book! Every attorney who handles private adoption should give this book to new parents. Any obstetrician's office where a child is making important decisions about her own life and that of a baby she is carrying would do well to make this resource available. My husband and I are giving a copy to all of our family members who have adopted. We have also checked to be sure that the local crisis pregnancy center has a copy. The book can be used on so many levels. In addition to those listed on the fly-leaf, I think it could be very useful in helping the young friends of adopted children understand one way that families can be made. Dr. Willis' artwork is also very expressive, and supports his words in such a way that enables the story to be told in an easy-to-understand manner. His characters' faces and body language do as much to show their sadness and joy as any of the written text. The painting of his daughter on her swing makes a great concluding statement that assures Dr. Willis' readers that indeed this family will live "as happily ever after as 'ever after' ever really is."
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