Reflections of Adoption: A Comprehensive Collection of Expressive Poems [Paperback]

Sharon D. Mills (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 17, 2002

This book of adoption poetry is unique in that it deals with many different aspects of adoption in a compassionate, sensitive manner.

Birthparents, adoptive parents, adopted children, their friends and families will find this book a compassionate guide through the life - journey that is adoption. This book is done with subtle humor and unfailing goodwill towards all people involved in the process. This book explores feelings of adopted children and the parents who love them with candid equanimity. "Reflections" is for all families at different stages of their understanding of what it means to belong together.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Kudos for lovingly capturing and illuminating the essence of adoption. A must read for anyone even remotely connected to adoption. -- Edwina Davis, LICSW, Washington, D.C.

These poems explore several aspects of adoption, including a heartfelt thank-you to the woman who gave up her child. -- Richard Gotshall, Indianapolis Star, March 10, 2002

About the Author

Sharon D. Mills originally from NYS currently resides in Indiana with her husband and their adopted daughter. She chose to write a book of this nature in order to share with "all" the intricacies of the adoption. Each heartfelt poem was written by this author. It is her philosophy that with a single word a heart can be touched forever.

Product Details

• Paperback: 78 pages
• Publisher: Brittany Press (January 17, 2002)
• ISBN-10: 097173240X
• ISBN-13: 978-0971732407
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,412,841 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well done!, April 12, 2002

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Karen (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reflections of Adoption: A Comprehensive Collection of Expressive Poems (Paperback)

I read this collection of poems on adoption and was touched by each and every one. Never before have such simple words elicited such emotion. I laughed and I cried. This author offers insight into the world of adoption that few of us would ever have the opportunity to see otherwise. It was given to me as a gift but I would have gladly purchased it on my own. I highly recommend it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reflections of Adoption, September 5, 2002

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L. Y. Brown (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reflections of Adoption: A Comprehensive Collection of Expressive Poems (Paperback)

I thought this book was excellent. It is amazing how Mrs. Mills was able to see the adoption process from all points of view, especially that of the birth mothers.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long overdue, April 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Reflections of Adoption: A Comprehensive Collection of Expressive Poems (Paperback)

A great, moving book for anyone who has adopted, been adopted or knws someone who has been in that process at any point and time. Poems cover everyone involved from the birth mother to the established sibling in a positive and understanding light. An unusual approach to an emotional issue.