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For thousands of American couples, adoption has become the avenue by which the blessing of a family becomes real by welcoming the unique character and spirit of a new child into their everyday lives. In many cases, those children may be of different races, and some may have been born in lands distant from America's shores. The book Cross-Cultural Adoption, written by Amy Coughlin and Caryn Abramowitz, takes a brief look at a few of the challenges and questions that adoptive parents may encounter.
Cross-Cultural Adoption offers a few gems of wisdom, particularly with respect to the way the child is perceived, and how the child may perceive the curiosity of others with respect to themselves. The book can help adoptive parents get a foothold on how, when, and how much information should be provided in response to questions. However, I was somewhat disappointed to find that the last half of the book morphed into a geography lesson. I admit it. I struggled to get through the final eighty-seven pages. The sudden shift in focus was asynchronous to the intended harmony of the book.
I found several pieces of information which I have gladly added to my own knowledge base. I believe other readers will find treasures for themselves, as well. But the book is quite basic, a primer at best. It would, I believe, make an excellent foundational outline or guide and would certainly foster questions for further discussion on the subject.
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Cross Cultural Adoption: How To Answer Questions from Family, Friends & Community