The Greatest Gift is an exploration of the feelings and issues surrounding adoption. In a compelling, engaging narrative, Betsy Buckley interweaves an account of her experience with infertility and adoption with the stories of other adoptive parents, representing 27 different states and Canada. She provides practical information about all aspects of the process, from deciding to adopt to considering the social and cultural realities into which the child will be brought, using discussions with social workers and other professionals to expand and illuminate her anecdotal wisdom.
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"Buckley seamlessly weaves these personal stories together, artfully blending humor and information...I recommend her book highly. -- Marianna Haas, The Red Thread Magazine
"Excellent overview of the realistic emotions, fears, joys, and journey through international adoption...The Greatest Gift honestly portrays many different journeys." -- Keith M. Wallace, Executive Director Families Thru International Adoption, Inc. Sept. 2001
"I highly recommend The Greatest Gift as mandatory reading for all social workers." -- Michael Carpenter, L.C.S.W.
"Excellent overview of the realistic emotions, fears, joys, and journey through international adoption...The Greatest Gift honestly portrays many different journeys." -- Keith M. Wallace, Executive Director Families Thru International Adoption, Inc. Sept. 2001
"I highly recommend The Greatest Gift as mandatory reading for all social workers." -- Michael Carpenter, L.C.S.W.
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An inspirational story told with humor and intelligence, The Greatest Gift is a valuable resource for anyone connected with adoption: adoptive parents, grandparents, social workers, agency directors, laywers, health care professionals and educators.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Moving,
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I purchased this book not really knowing what all was involved in the adoption process. What an eye opener! I feel this book is a must read for anyone who is contemplating adoption, whether international or domestic. I appreciated reading about other people's adoption experiences. It gave a much wider view of the subject matter. The book was moving, sometimes comical but always touching, real and honest. A must read for anyone interested in adoption.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Great adoption Book,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Greatest Gift (Paperback)
I found myself unable to put this book down. In the beginning when the author talks about her infertility, I was laughing out loud. As I continued to read her story of adopting her son from Guatemala and the other stories from other adoptive individuals, I also found myself crying. The stories are so moving. I am beginning my second read of the book. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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perfect for adopting families,
By Miller (St. Louis, MO (USA)) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Greatest Gift (Paperback)
It's a very moving book. A must read for social workers in the field of adoption and educators.
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