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I have 2 adopted boys, one from foster care at age 3 mos. He's the one I was recommended to read this book for. Has anyone read this book? I would love some feedback if possible, thanks

Christina Cattane This book is considered the adopted persons bible for a reason. I balled my way through it because for the first time in my life somebody "understood'…moreThis book is considered the adopted persons bible for a reason. I balled my way through it because for the first time in my life somebody "understood' my pain. I can't recommend it highly enough.(less)

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Did anyone else have problems with some of the author's conclusions? I'm an adoptee, was married to an adoptee, have several relatives who are adoptees. Certainly some things seemed applicable, others were generalizations taking no account of contributing factors like divorce, parenting, or religious upbringing. Few people recall being born, period: it's called childhood/infantile amnesia. And no peer reviews...hmm...

Alexandra Neznamy Chapter 15 and 16 particularly bothered me as it was very bias to her adoptive parent perspective but the rest very much hit home as an adoptee, and w…moreChapter 15 and 16 particularly bothered me as it was very bias to her adoptive parent perspective but the rest very much hit home as an adoptee, and what ive observed from listening to other stories. (less)

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Is it a novel or a self-help type of book?

Geneviève It's a non-fiction book about raising and understanding the special issues adopted children have.…moreIt's a non-fiction book about raising and understanding the special issues adopted children have.(less)

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