The Greatest Gift |  | Author: Betsy Buckley
Publisher: Creative Arts Book Company
Category: Book
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 2599842
Media: Paperback
Pages: 221
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 0.7
ISBN: 088739339X
Dewey Decimal Number: 306
EAN: 9780887393396
ASIN: 088739339X
Publication Date: October 1, 2001
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Product Description
The Greatest Gift is an exploration of the feelings and issues surrounding adoption. In a compelling, engaging narrative, Betsy Buckley interweaves an account of her experience with infertility and adoption with the stories of other adoptive parents, representing 27 different states and Canada. She provides practical information about all aspects of the process, from deciding to adopt to considering the social and cultural realities into which the child will be brought, using discussions with social workers and other professionals to expand and illuminate her anecdotal wisdom.
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| Customer Reviews:
Moving January 21, 2002
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I purchased this book not really knowing what all was involved in the adoption process. What an eye opener! I feel this book is a must read for anyone who is contemplating adoption, whether international or domestic. I appreciated reading about other people's adoption experiences. It gave a much wider view of the subject matter. The book was moving, sometimes comical but always touching, real and honest. A must read for anyone interested in adoption.
Great adoption Book November 13, 2001
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I found myself unable to put this book down. In the beginning when the author talks about her infertility, I was laughing out loud. As I continued to read her story of adopting her son from Guatemala and the other stories from other adoptive individuals, I also found myself crying. The stories are so moving. I am beginning my second read of the book. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
perfect for adopting families October 23, 2001
Miller (St. Louis, MO (USA))
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
It's a very moving book. A must read for social workers in the field of adoption and educators.
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