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The Complete Book of International Adoption: A Step by Step Guide to Finding Your Child
by
Dawn Davenport (Goodreads Author)
The go-to guide for everything you want to know about international adoption
From the initial decision—Is adoption right for you?—through returning home with your child—How can you ease the transition?—The Complete Book of International Adoption takes parents step by step through the entire process of adopting a child from another country.
You will find:
• An easy-to-unders...more
From the initial decision—Is adoption right for you?—through returning home with your child—How can you ease the transition?—The Complete Book of International Adoption takes parents step by step through the entire process of adopting a child from another country.
You will find:
• An easy-to-unders...more
Paperback, 416 pages
Published
November 7th 2006
by Three Rivers Press
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Yep, we're thinking about adopting. And this is a witty and information-packed guide that does about what it promises. There's a bit of hubris to the title, but as far as general information about every step of the process, the book actually is pretty complete. The author is obviously one of those super-organized people, so her readers benefit from comprehensive lists and charts of everything from what to pack for a transatlantic flight with kids to 50+ questions to ask when interviewing an adop...more
Read this book if you are planning to adopt. It has step by step information, personal stories (and not all sappy - but not all tragic, either). I have found that books on adoption are either incredibly sappy, or terribly negative. I thought this was a good middle ground - leaning more toward positive. I learned a lot. It needs to be updated, some of the info is a little outdated, but the general information is great!
A great reference for anyone considering international adoption. I feel so much more educated, and it's nice to read everything in once place instead of spending time searching amongst the limitless webpages on the topic. Some of the country information is dated, so take that into consideration and double check any specifics before making decisions. But, the author writes with such good humor, I felt encouraged and entertained in addition to informed.
Very comprehensive for anyone considering, in the process of, or has adopted a child. This book is a wealth of information and resources concerning international adoption. It is now a little out-dated, however, and I wish the author would issue a newer addition with updated data.
No information on my daughter's country(Serbia) and little information on indepently adopting from a non-Hague country, but still a great reference book for anyone considering international adoption.
this book is like the "what to expect when you're expecting" of adoption. It will be a great reference through the process.
I absolutely adored this book. I bought it as super preliminary research, since if Torsten and I adopt, it won't be for several years. But it was incredibly thorough and balanced, and very well written, and for me it was very informative. Also, the author was totally relatable and very funny. And I really appreciated how she began with a careful comparison of domestic and international adoption and went all the way through the whole international adoption, including what it's like once you are h...more
Feb 03, 2008
Cori
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone interested in adoption
Shelves:
adoption
This book was THE book that lead my husband and I to international adoption. Dawn Davenport has a very easy, but engaging writing style and her information is organized very effectively.
Dawn Davenport recently started a podcast to go along with her constantly updated website. She offers the most up to date information about countries and international adoption.
Dawn Davenport recently started a podcast to go along with her constantly updated website. She offers the most up to date information about countries and international adoption.
A lot of detailed information about international adoption in general. Takes you from making the decision to adopt all the way through after you get home (post adoption). I would definitely recommend this to someone interested in international adoption.
a no-nonsense introduction to a really overwhelming topic. tons of first person anecodtes to calm you down.
this was a really good primer for anyone thinking about going down this path...
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