10 Steps to Successful International Adoption: A Guided Workbook for Prospective Parents [Paperback]

Brenda K. Uekert (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 8, 2007

"What prospective adoptive parent wouldn't delight in this incredible mixture of research, practical tools, and reflections from fellow adoptive parents? Dr. Uekert speaks with the wisdom of a coach and the heart of a mother. I consider this book a "must read" for those who are adopting internationally." --Sherrie Eldridge, Author of Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew

At last there's a motivational workbook that is quickly becoming America's definitive guide to international adoption. 10 Steps to Successful International Adoption walks prospective parents through every step of the adoption process, from exploring the idea of adoption to successfully raising a child from another culture. This incredible resource includes numerous fill-in and downloadable forms and checklists, jump-start hints to speed up the process, helpful tips from adoptive parents and professionals, and detailed up-to-date country-by-country profiles. The author maintains a complementary website at 10steps2adoption.com.

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About the Author

Brenda K. Uekert is a sociologist with decades of experience conducting applied research. She is the adoptive mother of a little girl from Ukraine. Brenda, her daughter, and three cats live in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Third Avenue PR (May 8, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978943406
• ISBN-13: 978-0978943400
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,046,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for beginners...and for people who've done it before, March 25, 2007

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Adrienne E. Bashista "Writer, Editor, Easy to... (Pittsboro, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 10 Steps to Successful International Adoption: A Guided Workbook for Prospective Parents (Paperback)

This book is really what it says it is: America's definitive guide to international adoption. Step-by-step, it walks you through all the decisions you should make before you get started on an international adoption (the process, choosing a country, selecting an agency, funding your adoption), then, just as carefully, it leads you through the more important process(and most neglected in 'how-to-adopt' books)of what to do and consider once you bring your child home. This is more than a workbook - it's a true reference book about adopting internationally. I wish that we had this book when we were in the process of adopting our son from Russia, and I'll certainly use it if we're lucky enough to adopt again.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ BOOK!, March 22, 2007

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Nashville mom - See all my reviews

This review is from: 10 Steps to Successful International Adoption: A Guided Workbook for Prospective Parents (Paperback)

This is a must read for anyone looking at international adoption. This book is well-written for the everyday person. I found the workbooks so helpful. The country information was up to date and helped us so much in making our decision. It was nice to read about adoption from an author that had adopted herself a child from Ukraine. She put a nice personal touch on her book. I'd highly recommend it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelllent Resource for Adoptive Parents!!, July 8, 2007

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Susan "Susan" (Largo, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 10 Steps to Successful International Adoption: A Guided Workbook for Prospective Parents (Paperback)

I bought this book shortly after we signed the contract with our adoption agency to bring home our baby from Kazakastan. I was pretty overwhelmed with all the paperwork requirements on getting together our dossier. This workbook is EXTREMELY helpful. It breaks it down into very "doable" tasks, and gives great advice for keeping track of everything. It's all prettty overwhelming at first, but really, if you take one step at a time, and listen to her "Jump ahead" advice, it's all very easy. This is a wonderful resource and I recommend you buy it and keep it close.