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Discover the enlightening and empowering insights of 'Thicker Than Blood,' a must-read for anyone navigating the complexities of adoptive parenting in today's society. Authored by Marion Crook, a dedicated parent of two adopted sons, this comprehensive guide demystifies the adoption process while addressing both its historical context and contemporary challenges. As an adoptive parent, you may often face unexpected emotional hurdles, and this book equips you with the skills and knowledge to tackle them head-on. From overcoming PTSD in adopted children to understanding issues of anger and abandonment, 'Thicker Than Blood' draws from meticulously researched content delivered in an engaging, accessible style. Whether you're a prospective adoptive parent or someone working with adopted children, this book offers valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of adoption. Embrace the transformative journey of adoptive parenting with compassion, reassurance, and a sprinkle of humor. The story of adoption is beautiful, complex, and ultimately rewarding—let Marion Crook guide you through it. Plus, enjoy free shipping on this item! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery; once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Secure your copy now and take the first step towards enriching your understanding of adoption.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781551526317
Year: 2016
Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
Description:
The act of adopting children, and the processes and politics around it, have changed drastically in recent decades, mostly for the better. Still, many prospective adoptive parents remain bewildered or apprehensive, and those who have adopted find themselves struggling in ways they hadn't anticipated."Thicker Than Blood "is a comprehensive yet down-to-earth look at adoptive parenting in the twenty-first century. Author Marion Crook's family includes two adopted sons; in her experience, adoptive parents need to acquire skills, knowledge, and a good sense of humor in order to deal with the emotional upheavals of raising adopted children.The book looks at all facets of adoption, including its dark history over the past one hundred years when it was seen as a lower-class option for desperate parents, or when children were taken from single mothers against their will. Today, adoption is much more open-minded?LGBT adoptive parents and adoptive single parents are now commonplace?yet challenges linger, from adoptive children suffering from PTSD to those dealing with issues of anger and abandonment. Crook gently takes adoptive parents through the process of adoption from childhood to adulthood, helping to demystify the experience with compassion and reassurance.Meticulously researched but refreshingly free of academic jargon, "Thicker Than Blood "will enlighten and empower adoptive parents and those who work with adopted children alike.Marion Crook is the author of twenty-one previous books which include novels and nonfictionfor both adults and young people, on such subjects as women's health, teen suicide, and body image."
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781551526317
Year: 2016
Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
Description:
The act of adopting children, and the processes and politics around it, have changed drastically in recent decades, mostly for the better. Still, many prospective adoptive parents remain bewildered or apprehensive, and those who have adopted find themselves struggling in ways they hadn't anticipated."Thicker Than Blood "is a comprehensive yet down-to-earth look at adoptive parenting in the twenty-first century. Author Marion Crook's family includes two adopted sons; in her experience, adoptive parents need to acquire skills, knowledge, and a good sense of humor in order to deal with the emotional upheavals of raising adopted children.The book looks at all facets of adoption, including its dark history over the past one hundred years when it was seen as a lower-class option for desperate parents, or when children were taken from single mothers against their will. Today, adoption is much more open-minded?LGBT adoptive parents and adoptive single parents are now commonplace?yet challenges linger, from adoptive children suffering from PTSD to those dealing with issues of anger and abandonment. Crook gently takes adoptive parents through the process of adoption from childhood to adulthood, helping to demystify the experience with compassion and reassurance.Meticulously researched but refreshingly free of academic jargon, "Thicker Than Blood "will enlighten and empower adoptive parents and those who work with adopted children alike.Marion Crook is the author of twenty-one previous books which include novels and nonfictionfor both adults and young people, on such subjects as women's health, teen suicide, and body image."