Dear Linda, An adoptive father's open letter to the birthmother of his child [Paperback]

Anonymous (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 6, 2006

In an open letter format, "Dear Linda", expresses the adoptive father's appreciation for the birthmother's decision in lovingly giving up her birthchild for adoption. The book , often humorous and sometimes emotional, chronicles the life of a special ten year old girl.

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Perhaps you, the birthmother of my child, have been emotionally troubled during the past decade. Let me assure you that your child, my child, is well. Dispel any negative thoughts you may have about your decision of ten years ago. Don't be distressed about the indiscretions of your youth. Your acts of love have touched and enriched the lives of numerous people.

Your name may not be Linda. My daughter's name may not be Nicole. But, as you read these words that express the love of an adoptive father toward his daughter, you will indeed realize that you are the birthmother. The words that express the love, hopes and fears for one's child apply universally. These words represent the expressions of all adoptive fathers directed toward the birthmother of their child.

Without you, I would not have felt the outer range of love. Without your selfless, courageous act, my life wouldn't have acquired new meaning. Because of this selfless act of love, I have attained the noblest title of all. I am a father.

As an adoptive father, I am reticent to divulge my personal, private relationships. I fear that in doing so I may jeopardize that very privacy. While I feel gratitude and a strong affinity toward you, I am uneasy when I think of the probable, or even inevitable, contact between you and Nicole. Some well-publicized cases of failed adoptions have perhaps left me paranoid. Therefore, while all accounts of Nicole's life are factual, they will be well masked in a veil of generalities.

The purpose of this open letter is not to critique the adoption process or to comment on teenage indiscretions. Rather, it is to reassure you that your adoption decision was correct. Your birth child is in a loving and enriching environment. I want to thank you for your act of love and courage. I hope the following words reassure you.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing (July 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1552129365
• ISBN-13: 978-1552129364
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,156,777 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)