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Adoption Forum: Intimate Discussions to Unite the Triad in Healing

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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

This book is very valuble. Should be first on adoptive parents, birthparents and adoptees must read list! Written from the prespective of all of the adoption triad this book is open and honest. The author weave's throught alot of the adoption issues. Some opinions I agree with others I don't but the honesty is brilliant. More Kasey more!

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.

Kasey's book really takes views from ALL angles. Everyone considers the triad........birthparents, adoptive parents and adoptees......but Kasey also includes "twice-touched" (when someone has been touched by adoption more than once, like as in an adoptive mother who is also a birthmother) as well as from children of sperm donations. I think it is very nice representation of the population out there that are all "touched".

Kasey Hamner is back again with another classic. "Whose Child?" was nothing short of incredible. This book is for all walks of life in adoption. She covers so many timely topics that have yet to be evaluated so closely. No opinions were shunned and EVERYONE can relate to SOMEBODY in this book. The poetry is touching and there are parts of the book that made me want to scream from the rooftop. If you are looking for a book that is firmly based in reality, with a little bit of fantasy, than "Adoption Forum" is for you. Read it and let me know what you think.---Sally, a birth and adoptive mother.

As a priveleged reviewer of "Adoption Forum" I was so impressed with the many and varied discussions and opinions expressed in this book. For those of you who are tired of depressing books on adoption, this book is for you. For those of you who had negative experiences, this book is for you. This book spoke to my heart, angered me, and opened my eyes. This is a book that can be read over and over again, and shared. If you haven't read "Whose Child?" yet, I would order both titles.

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

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. ...

Kasey Hamner has done it again. I loved the truth, reality, and heartwarming stories in this book. There is a bit of everything in this book. Those who believe in adoption reform and those who believe in adoption the way it is now are are included, uncensored. The poetry is beutiful. As a DI adoptee (adoptee by donor insemination) I was thrilled to hear we had a voice. I couldn't put this one down.

Kasey's second book is packed with useful information from all walks of life in adoption. She interviews candidly Late Discovery Adoptees, and those involved in donor insemination. The poetry is touching. I am an adoptive father who helped my son reunite with his birth family. I don't regret it one bit. My child's best interest is of upmost importance to me. This book helps bring that feeling home. Let's all remember who did NOT have any decision making power in adoption---the adoptee. It is time that we acknowledge that. This book is wonderful at bring that home as well.