Arms Wide Open: An Insight into Open Adoption [Paperback]

Jane Waters (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 6, 2005

Arms Wide Open provides a window into the lives of young pregnant women struggling with the decision of making an adoption plan or becoming a single parent. It is a vital tool for couples considering open adoption. Mrs. Waters clearly outlines the emotional turmoil of the birth mothers and offers suggestions to help make an open adoption a positive experience for the child, the adoptive parents and the birth mother.

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About the Author

Jane Waters is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has worked for over 20 years in the mental health field. She has been counseling women considering open adoption for over 15 years. She and her husband, Chris, have two children, two step-children and two dogs. They live in Owasso, Oklahoma.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (October 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420878549
• ISBN-13: 978-1420878547
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,009,515 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for anyone considering open adoption, February 7, 2007

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Lisa B. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arms Wide Open: An Insight into Open Adoption (Paperback)

As an adoptive mom, I have experienced open adoption firsthand. As an active volunteer in a crisis pregnancy center and adoption agency, I have seen many open adoptions from the birthmother's side of things, too. Jane Waters' book offers valuable insights into the process, and from my experience, is extremely accurate in the information it offers. A quick, easy read, I highly recommend this book to any family considering open adoption. In fact, I wish I would've read this book before our first adoption. It answers many questions those considering adoption face, and offers advice that has real-life applications. From undertanding birthmothers and setting boundries, to the hospital experience and naming the child, this book will give you the information you need to make an informed decision about open adoption and, should you choose to go that route, help you navigate obstacles that stand in the way of a successful adoptoin. As the back cover states, "Mrs. Waters clearly outlines the emotional turmoil of the birth mothers and offers suggestions to help make an open adoption a positive experience for the child, the adoptive parents and the birth mother."

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars don't buy unless you are of strong Christian faith, July 21, 2008

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Kim (MA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arms Wide Open: An Insight into Open Adoption (Paperback)

What a disappointment. I am researching open adoptions and I receive a book based on God, His Will and the Lord. I want facts and not a lesson in faith and forgiveness. The actual text, including 2 appendices covers 88 pages, double-spaced. The information in this book could have fit in a pamphlet and should be distributed in Christian centers instead of charging thirteen dollars for it.