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Right to Be Wanted, Right to Be Loved

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Simplicity and tenderness make "Right to be WANTED, Right to be LOVED" an invaluable resource during the time when a child learns he or she is adopted. But John Perry's little book isn't important just for the youngster. It is equally beneficial to adoptive parents, and, as the author correctly states: "It is suited as well for assisting all parents and all children to understand the power and value of love that can underlie the adopting process."

Adults will become aware of a child's emotions when first learning about his or her status. In almost fairy tale form, this book addresses the speculative process about one's physical or biological parents and helps offer answers to questions usually posed by an adopted child.

As we might find a stage play, eight brief scenes (chapters) carefully guide a three, four or five-year-old through adoption's confusing maze. Children will like and identify with Allison (Bunny) Rabbit and her adoptive parents, Mother and Father Rabbit, who discuss how she became their special gift - indeed, why she was wanted and is loved.

Here is where the author illustrates an essential awareness of limited attention spans. He provides continuity among chapters thus enabling the reader to stop temporarily whenever the young child wishes. Subsequently, with a quick reminder of "where we were in our story," the parent can proceed down the path toward fulfillment of an essential obligation.

Helping all youth understand adoption is a fundamental responsibility of parents. However, it is especially unhealthy whenever adopted children become further perplexed because they weren't adequately prepared and tenderly exposed to the truth about this wonderful gift. "RIGHT to be wanted, RIGHT to be loved serves both objectives."

Among countless blessings, my adopted son is a constant source of unsurpassed joy. I wish John Perry's book had been on the shelves a long time ago. My grandchildren now have a copy. I'm so pleased this easy-to-read children's narrative is available because I know John Perry; I respect his wisdom, caring nature, integrity and his motivation.

You will, too.