What Should I Read Next?

[Jenna]

Looking for a book to read next? Use this thread to ask, recommend and generally help each other.

[Marisa]

Just read - and really enjoyed - No Biking in the House without a Helmet, by Melissa Faye Greene. Focus is international adoption - they are a family of 4 biological children and 5 adopted (from Bulgaria and Ethiopia).

[Jenna]

Marisa wrote: "Just read - and really enjoyed - No Biking in the House without a Helmet, by Melissa Faye Greene. Focus is international adoption - they are a family of 4 biological children and 5 adopted (from Bu..."

I have that on my shelf to read sometime soon! Thanks for letting us know you enjoyed it!

[Jenna]

I just read -- and happy wept through -- The Bungalow by Sarah Jio. It had a minor adoption theme in it, which was a surprise as it's not mentioned in anything I've read about the book. But I'm counting this one as, man, the book was really just lovely. The ending of the adoption storyline is quite laughable, but it brings the story together. Great novel.

[Racilous]

Just picked up No Biking in the House without a Helmet and started reading it today so thanks for the recommendation.

I really enjoyed Moloka'i by Alan Brennert. The adoption portion is a secondary theme, but was interesting and still important to the book. Overall I thought it was a great book and one of the better historical fiction books I've read recently.

[Jenny]

I just received "Secret Daughter" as a present. The writing is excellent - and hard to put down!

[Molly]

Another great one is Dani's Story about the adoption of a little girl with significant special needs.

[[deleted user]]

I just finished Chasing China, a novel about an adult adoptee who returns to China to find her first family. It was rather cheesy but had some interesting plot twists.

A great book I read a few months ago is Finding Fernanda. It goes into great detail about one specific case in Guatemala but also talks a lot about the corruption in the program overall.

[Andrea]

Veggiemom wrote: "I just finished Chasing China, a novel about an adult adoptee who returns to China to find her first family. It was rather cheesy but had some interesting plot twists.


Hey, do you know the background of the author? Is it an adult adoptee from China? I'd be very interested in reading it if so.

[Kelly]

I just finished Three Little Words A memoir of a child in foster care, who is adopted. An amazing journey.

[Amanda W.]

Just finished No Biking In The House Without A Helmet by Melissa Fay Greene! Loved it!

http://fouragainsttwo.com/index.php/2...

[[deleted user]]

Andrea -
I don't know the background for sure but based on some of the very p.c. adoption language from the main character, I'm assuming she is an adoptive parent. I'd be surprised if she is an adoptee..

[Caryn]

Iredsd don't bicycle in the house without a helmet last year and loved it to. Just finished Kisses for Katie by Katie Davis and enjoyed it. It caused me to examine myself and my own life pretty thoroughly and gave me a new perspective on approaching the orphans crisis In countries like Uganda. I found it to be repetitive and preachy at times, but understand that is a core characteristics that moves her through her day and guides her actions, so it didn't necessarily bother me. Clearly it works for her. If Christian based books aren't your thing this one might frustrate you.

[Caryn]

I also read Another Seat at the Table last year, a memoir about a family's experience as foster and adoptive parents, that I enjoyed. I need to update my 2011 list and go through and see what other adoption themed books I've read.

[Al]

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[Linda]

Jenny wrote: "I just received "Secret Daughter" as a present. The writing is excellent - and hard to put down!"

Jenny wrote: "I just received "Secret Daughter" as a present. The writing is excellent - and hard to put down!"

I read "Secret Daughter" a couple of years ago and loved it.