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In Search of Belonging

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This is a unique and pioneering book that offers the reader a moving insight into the experiences of transnational and transracial adoptees. An essential read for policy makers, researchers, social workers, adopters and adoptees whose prior knowledge base had been founded on third-party research and knowledge. Transcribed from the contributors own `words' the accounts have not been politicised, edited or appropriated in order to enter into the wider debate concerning transracial and transnational adoption.

For the first time, the voices of those who have been hitherto, marginalized and suppressed have been empowered with an opportunity to simply express, through their own mediums of writing, drawing and sculpture, etc., how they have and continue to experience and live with the impact of adoption.

Interwoven with the life-long search for a sense of belonging are accounts of negotiating the immeasurable loss of birth families, heritage, culture and genetic identity whilst transcending feelings of isolation, loneliness, displacement and internalized racism.

Whilst many of the narratives are very emotive and poignant, accounts of resilience and courage are humbling. The contributions are informative, thought provoking, challenging, inspirational and extremely touching. This book will prove to be cathartic for many transracial and transnational adoptees as well as assisting professionals and all those involved in adoption in supporting good practice.