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Title: Birthbond: Reunions Between Birthparents and Adoptees - What Happens After... by Judith S. Gediman, Joan S. Dunphy, Linda P. Brown ISBN: 0-88282-072-9 Publisher: New Horizon Press Pub. Date: October, 1991 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.22 (18 reviews)
Rating: 1
Summary: Waste of Time
Comment: I was sadly disappointed in this book--did not find myself (a reunited birthmother)on any of the pages or find any useful information. I had a hard time continuing to read this dry, often clinically written review of the experiences of 30 birthmothers who relinquished their children in the 50s and 60s.
The book spent the first half going into detail about the circumstances of several adoptions from the get-go. I was expecting a book that mostly addressed the issues facing reunited birthmothers, what to watch out for during the initial contact and the developing relationship with a located adoptee.
Perhaps there is some useful information in the last half of this book, but by the time I got to that part I was so turned off by the writing style that I had shifted into "skim-and-scan" mode just to keep my attention from wandering to more interesting subjects, such as the laundry!
Rating: 2
Summary: Not what I was looking for
Comment: This book seems like it would be good for someone where both the adoptee and birthmom want to have a relationship. Since it only considered reunions that were past 6 months, it did not give any insight on the ones that don't make it that far, and why.
Also seemed like a good book for a case where the birthmom was a loving woman who unselfishly gave up her child for adoption, and still thinks of him/her on their birthday, etc.... The book was a little too rosy, though - it didn't seem to recognize that not all birthmoms are so wonderful. I was looking for a gift for my teenage sister who wants to find her birthmom, however, her birthmom was a complete mess. The conclusion chapter said reunions can improve self-esteem because the adoptee finds out that they weren't "dumped". Well my sis WAS dumped, so is it still a good thing for her?
Overall, I think this book would have actually enhanced the fantasies my sister has about her birthmom, so I decided to return it and keep looking.
Rating: 4
Summary: Thoughts from one blessed w/two through adoption
Comment: I purchased this book as a reunion with the birthmom's of my two is inevitable and welcome. We have a semi-open adoption with both birthmoms as they are welcome to write any time and we write them a couple of times a year.
This book will have me better prepared to help my kids through their reunions and after. I bought the book to educate myself as to what we may or may not encounter during and after the reunion.
The book is mildy dry in some parts but definitely a worthy read.
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Title: Adoption Reunion Survival Guide: Preparing Yourself for the Search, Reunion, and Beyond by Julie Jarrell Bailey, Lynn N., M.A. Giddens ISBN: 1572242280 Publisher: New Harbinger Pubns Pub. Date: 02 March, 2001 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: The Other Mother: A Woman's Love for the Child She Gave Up for Adoption by Carol Schaefer ISBN: 0939149753 Publisher: Soho Press, Inc. Pub. Date: September, 1992 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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Title: Lost & Found : The Adoption Experience by Betty Jean Lifton ISBN: 0060971320 Publisher: Perennial Pub. Date: 16 March, 1988 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Birthright: The Guide to Search and Reunion for Adoptees, Birthparents, and Adoptive Parents by Jean A. S. Strauss ISBN: 0140512950 Publisher: Penguin USA (Paper) Pub. Date: June, 1994 List Price(USD): $21.00 |
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Title: Adoption Reunions: A Book for Adoptees, Birth Parents and Adoptive Families by Michelle McColm ISBN: 0929005414 Publisher: Second Story Press Pub. Date: December, 1993 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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