The task of finding loving homes for children whose biological parents are unable to care for them properly should be straightforward. Yet it is a task fraught with controversy. Issues such as fathers' rights, transracial adoption, foreign adoption, and who is allowed to adopt are examined here. (20020201)
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Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Gr 5-9--Currie addresses several controversial aspects of the subject: fathers' rights, interracial adoption, international adoption, adoption by other than married couples, children growing up in foster homes, and searches by birth parents and adult adoptees. Some issues are given a balanced treatment; some are not. The chapter on search and open records is particularly bad. The book paraphrases a statement made by political columnist Mona Charen: "When records were opened in Australia and Great Britain, the number of adoptions dropped considerably." Adoption rates did decrease, but they also decreased in countries that did not open records. The author incorrectly states, "Today, the most an adult adoptee can seek is something called `nonidentifying' information about his or her biological parents." States such as Kansas and Alaska have already opened records to adoptees. "Organizations to Contact" lists the American Adoption Congress as a group that "has a particular interest in helping adult adoptees search for biological families. The organization advocates search registries and new laws." The second statement is true; the first is not. Black-and-white photographs of varying quality are included. Karen Liptak's Adoption Controversies (Watts, 1993) provides a more informed, less sensational look at the topic.
Nancy Schimmel, formerly at San Mateo County Library, CA
Copyright 1997 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Review
"This book is certainly up-to-date, and presents in unbiased, well-reasoned discussion of the subject. There are copious notes and an equally list of books and other sources consulted, as well as contact information on organizations mentioned in the text."
-- School Library Journal (October 2001) (School Library Journal 20010401)
"Informative, forthright overview...attempts to be as objective as possible."
-- Booklist (Febraury 2002) (Booklist 20010301)
"Better than average, due to its organization, approach, and illustrations. The author takes a straightforward, informative approach, uncluttered by the authentic first-person narratives that frequently mark such books. Suggestions for further reading and help are appended."
-- School Library Journal (April 2001) (School Library Journal 20010301)
"In succinct prose and a forthright style, Strada gives teens an overview...Effortlessly blending personal comments with information...Although most of the testimonials are from older teens and adults, the simple language and tame black-and-white photographs seem to target a younger YA readership. Very simple charts may be useful to middle-graders...the book puts forward some interesting occasionally alarming data...Whether for younger or older readers, this in an unsensationalized, easy-to-understand overview that makes the core issues clear."
-- Booklist (March 2001) (Booklist )
"A book that looks at tough questions regarding cause and effect...Information is drawn from a wide, reputable assortment of sources, and from the representation of sides of the issues is fair...black-and-white photos, graphs, and cartoons are scattered throughout."
-- School Library Journal (March 2001) (School Library Journal )
-- School Library Journal (October 2001) (School Library Journal 20010401)
"Informative, forthright overview...attempts to be as objective as possible."
-- Booklist (Febraury 2002) (Booklist 20010301)
"Better than average, due to its organization, approach, and illustrations. The author takes a straightforward, informative approach, uncluttered by the authentic first-person narratives that frequently mark such books. Suggestions for further reading and help are appended."
-- School Library Journal (April 2001) (School Library Journal 20010301)
"In succinct prose and a forthright style, Strada gives teens an overview...Effortlessly blending personal comments with information...Although most of the testimonials are from older teens and adults, the simple language and tame black-and-white photographs seem to target a younger YA readership. Very simple charts may be useful to middle-graders...the book puts forward some interesting occasionally alarming data...Whether for younger or older readers, this in an unsensationalized, easy-to-understand overview that makes the core issues clear."
-- Booklist (March 2001) (Booklist )
"A book that looks at tough questions regarding cause and effect...Information is drawn from a wide, reputable assortment of sources, and from the representation of sides of the issues is fair...black-and-white photos, graphs, and cartoons are scattered throughout."
-- School Library Journal (March 2001) (School Library Journal )
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