The Whole Life Adoption Book - by Thomas Atwood & Jayne Schooler (Paperback)

About the Book

This adoption resource contains a large amount of practical yet thoughtful advice and brings to the attention of adoptive or potential adoptive parent considerations that may not have been obvious before reading the book. (Relationships)

Book Synopsis

Authors Jayne E. Schooler and Thomas C. Atwood share insights into every aspect of adoption. This powerful resource addresses the needs and concerns facing adoptive parents, while offering encouragement for the journey ahead.

From the Back Cover

Thinking about adoption? You must have questions--hundreds of them, in fact. The Whole Life Adoption Book has the answers.
With the most current information, research, and parenting strategies, this book is a practical resource every adoptive family should own. And it's now recommended reading by the National Council For Adoption (NCFA). You'll understand the impact of adoption on birth children and learn about links to other resources for the journey ahead.
Every question you've considered--and some that you haven't--will be answered in the pages of The Whole Life Adoption Book. To learn more about the NCFA, visit www.adoptioncouncil.org.

About the Author

JAYNE SCHOOLER has a distinctive reputation among professionals and families concerned with child welfare. A foster and adoptive parent herself, she has been writing, speaking, training, and educating on state, national, and international levels for more than twenty years.
In his role as president and chief executive officer of the National Council For Adoption (NCFA), THOMAS ATWOOD promotes the well-being of children, birthparents, and adoptive families by advocating for the positive option of adoption.