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Laura Beauvais-Godwin (Author), Raymond Godwin (Author)
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October 17, 2005
Every week, hundreds of adoptive parents are fulfilling their dreams by bringing home babies who will be legally adopted. These parents discovered that there are children to adopt, today, whether you choose to pursue independent, agency, or international adoption.
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 672 pages
  • Publisher: Adams Media; 3rd edition (October 17, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1593373694
  • ISBN-13: 978-1593373696
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,231 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A FAIRLY "COMPLETE" GUIDE TO ADOPTION, October 18, 1999
A GOOD BOOK FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DECIDED TO ADOPT A CHILD BUT ARE OVERWHELMED BY ALL THE CHOICES. A CLEAR, CONCISE GUIDE WHICH OBJECTIVELY RELATES THE PROS AND CONS OF ALL OPTIONS AVAILABLE. COVERS SUBJECTS SUCH AS FINDING A BIRTH MOTHER, MEETING A BIRTH MOTHER, BIRTH FATHERS AND THEIR RIGHTS, OPEN ADOPTION, THE HOME STUDY (NOT A VERY THROUGH CHAPTER-JUST A GENERAL OVERVIEW, ADOPTION EXPENSES. THE AUTHOR ADDRESSED MEDICAL CONCERS SUCH AS DRUG, ALCOHOL, AND TOBBACCO USE BY THE BIRTH MOTHER. THE BOOK ALSO COVERED SOME LEGAL ISSUES AND GAVE TIPS ON CHOOSING AN ATTORNEY OR AGENCY. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IN DEPTH INFO ON HOW TO FIND A BIRTH MOTHER OR IN DEPTH INFO ON THE HOMESTUDY, HOW TO TALK TO A BIRTHMOTHER, HOW TO EVALUATE A BIRTHMOTHER'S SINCERITY, OR HOW TO RAISE MONEY TO PAY FOR THE ADOPTION ITSELF THEN YOU WILL NEED TO BUY A DIFFERENT BOOK. OVERALL THIS IS A VERY GOOD BOOK IN RELATION TO OTHER BOOKS THAT CLAIM TO BE "COMPLETE".
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly a complete guide to adoption, September 4, 2003
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Ms. Beauvais-Godwin covers most aspects of domestic and international adoption producing what is an invaluable reference for a family chosing whether or not to adopt. She provides an exhaustive list of state-by-state requirements and even covers adoption by Canadians. This book provides guidance in all the fundamental steps of adoption, from chosing an agency to having a home study done. I can honestly say this book is the best book on adoption I have encountered. I highly recommended it to anyone who is considering any type of adoption.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Adoption Book, April 10, 2001
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WONDERFUL BOOK! Full of pertinent, updated information to help you understanding all aspects of the adoption process. Fairly fast reading--easy to understand. Helps the reader decide whether domestic, private, agency, or international adoption is the best choice for each particular situation. A MUST for everyone who is exploring the prospects of adoption. Very thorough coverage.
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First Sentence:
If you are reading this book, chances are you are considering adoption. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
birth father registry, dossier home study, adoption hearing, home study agency, downey side, birth father cannot, child abuse clearance, most birth mothers, child placement agency, adoption assistance agreement, stepparent adoptions, birth mother lives, approved home study, putative father registry, adoption complaint, birth grandparents, adoptive couple, single adoptive parents, adoption ads, adoption support group, many birth mothers, study provider, adoption finalization, independent adoption, child from another country
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, New Jersey, New York, Interstate Compact, Cape May, Certificate of Citizenship, Secretary of State, South Carolina, Supreme Court, Adoption Council of Canada, New Brunswick, Aunt Edna, Mary Hopkins-Best, Nova Scotia, Yellow Pages, British Columbia, National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, North Carolina, South Korea, Soviet Union, Susan Ward, Toddler Adoption, Banque Mixte, Elizabeth Bartholet, Ray Godwin
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