Hundreds of children have vanished from the Florida foster care system. One boy, Wesley, was recovered after five years of neglect in an unfit, unlicensed foster home. This is the story of Wesley, the couple who saved him, and their wild ride to adoption. Based on the real experiences of Alex and Jean Douglas, Adoption Dream...Nightmare? exposes the twists, turns, and intricacies of the public adoption process. Unique in its approach, Adoption Dream ...Nightmare? is written from three distinct insider perspectives and describes the first year with their foster son, Wesley, a troubled and abused little boy. Love finally triumphs over turmoil and the Douglas family ultimately prevails, giving one deeply troubled little boy a chance at a normal and successful childhood. Adoption Dream... Nightmare? is a 2007 Indie Excellence Book Award Finalist.
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A compelling, emotional story! I have adopted two children from foster care, and I urge anyone considering adoption to first read this book! Adoption Dream... Nightmare? will open your eyes and help you make an informed decision. --Agatha Hunter, Adoptive Parent
We wanted to adopt an older child but reconsidered and decided not to. We wish this book had been available then. Anyone considering adoption, public or private, needs to read this book! --Bruce & Vicki Gesinski, Prospective Adoptive Parents
We wanted to adopt an older child but reconsidered and decided not to. We wish this book had been available then. Anyone considering adoption, public or private, needs to read this book! --Bruce & Vicki Gesinski, Prospective Adoptive Parents
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Jean K. Douglas is 1st Place Winner! 2006 Royal Palm Literary Award For Why I Left the Church, Why I Came Back, and Why I Just Might Leave Again: Memories of Growing Up African American and Catholic. Available at fortuitypress.com
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Adoption Dream, Fisher Elementary, Harry Potter, Baker Act, Father's Day, Miss Hatcher, Sanity Sanctuary, Miss Cortes, African American, Aunt Pearl, Adoption Drcam, Miss Stanton, Miss Louise, Douglas Wesley, Christmas Eve, Adoption Drcarn, Adoption Urcam, Open House, Children's Last Hope Browse Sample Pages:
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Adoption Dream, Fisher Elementary, Harry Potter, Baker Act, Father's Day, Miss Hatcher, Sanity Sanctuary, Miss Cortes, African American, Aunt Pearl, Adoption Drcam, Miss Stanton, Miss Louise, Douglas Wesley, Christmas Eve, Adoption Drcarn, Adoption Urcam, Open House, Children's Last Hope Browse Sample Pages:
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