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Discussions packed with healing suggestions for the triad!!:
I love Kasey Hamner's writing style. I could not put "Whose Child?" down so I immediately bought "Adoption Forum" when it came out. The book includes hot topics such as birth family integration, adoption abuse, secondary losses, open vs. closed adoptions, rights to records,adoption remorse, same-sex couples adoptions, etc. It is packed with solid suggestions for healing from all triad members, including adoption mental health professionals such as NANCY VERRIER, JOE SOLL, and ANNETTE BARAN. Donor insemination is given a huge voice (3 chapters) and late discovery adoptees are also given a much needed voice. I don't agree with everybody in this book, but I am not supposed to. But as Kasey says, "isn't it comforting to know that we can all respect each other is our diversity." Amen Kasey. Frieda Meyer, adoptive mother of 3
More than conversation...:
Adoption Forum is a unique book: Inasmuch as it is discussion forum on issues of adoption, it goes further than a general gathering of perspectives and opinions. It reaches the level of an intimate discussion on topics generally not considered when thinking about adoption in general terms. How many of us consider Donor Insemination as pertinent to the adoption triad configuration? How much thought have any of us given to the idea of adoption remorse? Where do we stand with respect to same sex couple adoption? Just how real is adoption synchronicity? In Adoption Forum Kasey Hamner has created an unbiased platform for all manner of voices associated with adoption. If on one hand, Adoption Forum is a celebration of what adoption can be, it is also an unflinching critic of its inadequacies, the most destructive of which is secrecy. Once again Kasey Hamner illustrates the magnitude of fearlessness: the book does not shy away from controversial themes. It embraces difference and opposing points of view and does so compassionately. This is a very valuable contribution to adoption literature, not for the complexities of adoption reflected in it, but because of its very human voice.
Fantastic Follow Up Book !!!:
I was so impressed with the candor and content of "Whose Child" that I was very excited to see that Ms. Hamner published a follow up book, "Adoption Forum". This is the most engaging book I've ever had the opportunity to read on the subject of adoption and the ramifications to all of those involved in the process. Kasey has allowed free voice to those whom she interviewed for this book. It's rare to see books published today without censorship. I have tremendous respect for Kasey for producing this wonderful forum. ...
A discussion format packed with thought-provoking opinion!:
Late Discovery Adoptees, Donor Insemination people, and all Triad members, take note! This book is not to be missed. All those touched by adoption/DI speak their voice, uncensored. I loved this book because it touched on many timely topics. In a world where Bush is tying to ban gay marriages, this book talks about whether on not gays should have the right to adopt. All opinions are expressed and some I certainly don't agree with. I read it in one afternoon. The poetry is all original and very touching. Meredith, DI mother of three, three different donors
A Critical Embrace:
Adoption Forum is a unique book: Inasmuch as it is discussion forum on issues of adoption, it goes further than a general gathering of perspectives and opinions. It reaches the level of an intimate discussion on topics generally not considered when thinking about adoption in general terms. How many of us consider Donor Insemination as pertinent to the adoption triad configuration? How much thought have any of us given to the idea of adoption remorse? Where do we stand with respect to same sex couple adoption? Just how real is adoption synchronicity? In Adoption Forum Kasey Hamner has created an unbiased platform for all manner of voices associated with adoption. If on one hand, Adoption Forum is a celebration of what adoption can be, it is also an unflinching critic of its inadequacies, the most destructive of which is secrecy. Once again Kasey Hamner illustrates the magnitude of fearlessness: the book does not shy away from controversial themes. It embraces difference and opposing points of view and does so compassionately. This is a very valuable contribution to adoption literature, not for the complexities of adoption reflected in it, but because of its very human voice. By Renée Sigel
| Author: | Kasey Hamner | | Binding: | Paperback | | Dewey Decimal Number: | 362.734019 | | EAN: | 9780967414515 | | ISBN: | 0967414512 | | Number Of Pages: | 272 | | Publication Date: | 2002-08-10 |
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