Not reviewed yet. On the recommended book list.
| Being adopted, the lifelong search for self, Brodzinsky, Marantz Henig, Schecter, Anchor Books, US (Amazon), 1993 | |
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| Relevance to Ireland |   |
| It is all about US adoptions, but because it is not process oriented, it has some life-experience relevance to Ireland. | |
| Relevance to 'pink adoptions' | |
| Only few pages are directly relevant to pink adoptions, especially the parts relating to international adoptions and to special needs adoptions in general. | |
| Accessibility | |
| Very clear. Not emotional for the sake of it, but the last testimonial in the teenager's section is a tear jerker. | |
| Rigor | |
| Good methodology, aware of its limitations. Testimonials are always relevant and do not lead to generalizations. It is mostly presenting phases of development and how being adopted impacts the child at different ages. | |
| Overall | |
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| 100% focused on the point of view of the adoptee. It makes the case for being a supportive and open parent, who does not shy away from telling the child the truth, in an age appropriate manner. It promotes the idea that adoptive families really are different from other families, and why it is important to acknowledge it, and also accept that the child will have to cope with grief and loss, and there is nothing we can do to prevent it... all we can do is be supportive and open. | |
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