The Adoption Reader : Birth Mothers, Adoptive Mothers and Adopted Daughters Tell Their Stories
by Wadia-Ells, Susan (editor)
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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Seal Press, 1995. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. These personal essays and stories are informed by the contemporary adoption movement and raise timely issues that illustrate its complexity, among them: open and closed adoption, cross-cultural adoption, the birth record debate, the experience of biracial adoptees, adoption by lesbian couples, and the search for identity. Featuring the work of well-known writers and activists, The Adoption Reader is a helpful, hopeful and vital collection about growth and self-understanding and a must-read book for anyone who has been touched by the adoption experience. 281 pages. Some light rubbing on top & bottom of spine and 4 outside corner tips. Spine is creased. 6" crease on front and rear cover..
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- The Adoption Reader : Birth Mothers, Adoptive Mothers and Adopted Daughters Tell Their Stories
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- Wadia-Ells, Susan (editor)
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- New York, NY, U.S.A.: Seal Press, 1995
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- MOTHERS DAUGHTERS ADOPTION UNITED STATES ADOPTEES FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS MOTHERHOOD ADOPTED CHILDREN 1878067656
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