Adoption Reunions: A Book for Adoptees, Birth Parents and Adoptive Families - Softcover

McColm, Michelle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0929005414 ISBN 13: 9780929005416

Publisher: Second Story Press, 1993

Synopsis

In this practical book, Michelle McColm takes the adoptee and birth parent carefully through the process of adoption reunion; drawing on extensive interviews and the experience of her own reunion.

About this title

From the Author

My readers say it best!

Writing Adoption Reunions was one of the most difficult, but also one of the most rewarding tasks I've undertaken. I'm delighted with the overwhelming response from its readers. Here is what adoptees, birth mothers and professionals around the world have to say:

from Adoptees:

"I felt moved to tell you how helpful Adoption Reunions has been. I find I am marking almost every paragraph with Post-It Notes. I skipped to p. 77 "Growing Up Adopted" for courage and solace...I can relate so much to your book. Thank you so much..."

- Alice, San Diego, California, U.S.A., 1996

"As an adoptee myself, I have a lot of gratitude for the work you are doing. I particularly value your willingness to share your own story, which adds a lot to the book."

- Bruce Henry, Writer and Literary Consultant, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1994

"For 14 years I’ve been in complete turmoil and overwhelmed with adoption guilt and shame. Only after reading your book have I really felt such tremendous relief in knowing others feel exactly as I do. I took the first deep breath in years and it feels wonderful!...thank you a million times over for your insight!"

- Tracey, Ontario, Canada, 1996

from Birth Mothers:

"I enjoyed your book Adoption Reunions so much that I read it twice."

- Louise, Baulkham Hills, Australia, 1997

"I have just finished reading your book Adoption Reunions... It is now 5:30 a.m. and I have been up all night. I am going to read your book again more slowly this time. It has helped me so much."

- Barbara, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, Canada, 1996

"...What a gift you have given this whole circle of people. ...I found your book so completely sensitive and gentle. It helped me tremendously. ...Your book was such a validation and acknowledgement of everything I went through then and am going through now.

"It was wonderful to see the adoptees’ perspective and the adoptive family’s views too. ...I am sure, should my search find [my birth daughter], your sharing all these points of view will make it a more sensitive encounter."

- Karen, Rumney, New Hampshire, U.S.A., 1995

"I am a birth mother in the middle of the reunion process. ...Your book gave me a great deal of insight into adoption and an understanding of all the emotions that go with it. I was so pleased to find such a straight-forward Canadian book on this subject. I found the book at the library, read it the same day and the next day went and found a copy of my own."

- Patricia, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1995

from Professionals:

"Adoption Reunions is the most comprehensive book about reunions so far..."

- Nancy Verrier, MFCC, adoptive mother, author of The Primal Wound: Understanding the Adoptive Child, California, U.S.A.

"I am so excited about Adoption Reunions. I’ll need thousands of order forms as I recommend it to all my staff, clients, and students that I teach..."

- Joyce Maguire Pavao, EdD, LICSW, Founder and Director, PACT (Pre- & Post-Adoption Consulting Team), Massachusetts, U.S.A.

"Adoption Reunions is a remarkable book that provides a balanced, compassionate, objective and comprehensive assessment of adoption and reunion experiences... The author offers valuable suggestions that can provide a road map for those who have experienced or are contemplating adoption and reunion. A must-read for those working in the field of adoption."

- Paul Sachdev, Ph.D., Author of "Unlocking the Adoption Files," and "Adoption: Current Issues and Trends," (ed.), St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada

Synopsis

In this practical book, Michelle McColm takes the adoptee and birth parent carefully through the process of adoption reunion, from the initial search decision to coping with post-reunion letdown. She draws on extensive interviews with adoptees, birth parents and adoptive parents, as well as the experience of her own reunion.

Edition details

• Publisher: Second Story Press
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0929005414
• ISBN 13: 9780929005416
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 271