Black Fatherhood, Adoption, and Theology: A Contextual Analysis and Response (346) (American University Studies: Series 7: Theology and Religion) - Hardcover

Cook, Michael Lee

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1433127512 ISBN 13: 9781433127519

Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers, 2014

Synopsis

'Black Fatherhood, Adoption, and Theology: A Contextual Analysis and Response' is a qualitative exploration into the complex intersection of Black fatherhood, adoption, and theology. It is primarily based on the narratives of three Black adoptive fathers who formally adopted non-kinship children. The book takes a closer look at these experiences through the three dominant phases of an adoption experience and gives specific attention to the sociological, psychological, and theological dynamics at play. Ultimately, the book provides a constructive pastoral theology of adoption that sets forth guidelines of care for this population of adoptive fathers as well as others with an experience of adoption.

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Review:

«Michael Lee Cook's book provides significant research needed to add additional understanding of some Black men who adopt children. It helped me recall the period of time when I was a visiting parent along with my wife of a young Black child who visited us on weekends throughout high school and college. We were recruited to this role by a church related Children's Home. Since we had no children, this added an additional dimension to our lives. I did experience myself as a significant Black male whose presence was essential if our visiting son was to grow up into a productive adult male. Indeed, my voice and presence were essential for him to thrive and develop. I recommend this book for those who need to know what the rewards as well as the potential pitfalls of becoming adoptive parents are.» (Edward P. Wimberly, Interdenominational Theological Center)

About the Author:

Michael Lee Cook received his Th.D. in Pastoral Counseling from Columbia Theological Seminary and his M. Div. from Duke University Divinity School. In addition, he has completed extensive clinical training in pastoral care and psychotherapy at the Care and Counseling Center of Georgia and the Atlanta VA Medical Center. Cook is a licensed marriage and family therapist/pastoral counselor in private practice in the greater Atlanta area. He is also an adjunct professor at Emory University Candler School of Theology and Columbia Theological Seminary teaching in the area of pastoral theology, care, and counseling.

About this edition

• Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1433127512
• ISBN 13: 9781433127519
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 204