Product Description

As would-be parents cycle through the adoption process, they balance anxiety and fear with the life-altering decision of adoption. The emotional toll of this dance can be completely overwhelming and can confuse parents while navigating the decisions of how to expand their families. Drawing on extensive research and the author's own experience of being adopted, "What to Expect When You're Adopting..." does not gloss over the realities of the adoption process, but rather leads parents through the many stages and emotional aspects involved and offer practical and sensitive advice allowing you to: make crucial decisions with confidence; build a strong foundation for your family; separate the myths about adopted children from the realities; and, discover the key to healthy attachment with your child. Dr Ian Palmer will also deal with the issues of single-parent adoption, infertility and, unusually, the option of remaining childless.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #34522 in Books
• Published on: 2009-04-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

From the Author
I am an adopted child and foundling. My journey has been an eventful and rewarding one. I hope this book will help all sorts of people see they can be adoptive parents and how to achieve this. That they can, through their actions, help a child or children achieve their full potential in this world.

I hope this book will encourage anyone contemplating adoption to put themselves forward as adoptive parents in the conscious act of love that is adoption.

About the Author
Dr Ian Palmer is very well placed to look at the psychological and emotional issues relating to adoption as he has the benefit of not only being adopted, but also of being a psychiatrist with particular interest in family medicine and psychological trauma. Ian has wide experience of dealing with individuals and couples attempting to deal with difficult experiences and decisions, including going through the ordeal of IVF and those contemplating adoption.

Customer Reviews

A welcome guiding hand for a difficult journey
I think this book is perfect for those who are embarking on the adoption process. It does not have all the answers but it provides the information needed to know where to look. There is a warmth from the author which is reassuring and makes the reader feel less alone. I would highly recommend it.

An Excellent book!
I found this book extremely helpful and informative! I have recommended it to others who want to adopt!

Help in navigating the adoption minefield
Extremely well written and pragmatic guide about what's involved in adoption - difficulties & rewards.
Would recommend this to those that are contemplating adoption and their families and friends.