Successful Adoption: A Guide for Christian Families [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Natalie Nichols Gillespie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2006

Successful Adoption brings a practical and spiritual view of adoption.  Topics include: types of adoption, where to begin, necessary paperwork, finances required - and how to raise them, listing of reputable adoption agencies, building strong bonds with an adopted child, when and how to tell a child she is adopted. The long-term affects of adoption, God's blessing through adoption. Book includes practical checklists, timelines, real life stories, sample documents, phone numbers and web-addresses. Successful Adoption also includes real-life stories from families who have adopted, including: Steven and Mary Beth Chapman, Rita Springer, Dave Thomas, Karen Kingsbury and Donna Van Liere.

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About the Author

Natalie Nichols Gillespie is the author of seven books and the managing editor of mtl magazine. In addition, Natalie's articles have appeared in more than two dozen publications including Christian Parenting Today, HomeLife, Charisma, Christianity Today and CCM Magazine. Natalie is a happily-married mom and stepmom of seven who range in age from 1 to 23 years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 414 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson; 1 edition (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591454123
• ISBN-13: 978-1591454120
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #246,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for adopting parents-to-be, September 4, 2006

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M. Throop "SHEIK27" (Tampa, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Successful Adoption: A Guide for Christian Families (Paperback)

My husband and I are adopting a toddler from our state's foster care system and I looked everywhere for a book that included adopting out of foster care. It seems like all the adoption books out there are outdated and geared towards the international or domestic infant adoptive parents and I could not find one that encompassed are adoption scenario. I was extremely excited to find this book-Christian to boot!-had just come out. It is very thorough for EVERY situation-even going into parenting after the child arrives home in each given adoption type.
I absolutely loved the brief testimonies, bible quotes, and quick facts that were upbeat and comforting.
There are sample letters for fundraising, for caretakers/birthparents, family-even a sample letter for an adoption announcement to send to families.
There are relevant websites, local/state/country contact information, support group listings, etc
I was actually relieved and comforted by the section on how to afford adoption and the differant subsidies, grants, tax credits, and loans available.
This book is so easy to read-not at all intimidating and is invaluable in it's Christian perspective.
I could not believe how much foster care adoption information and tips were available!
Whole-heartedly recommend this book to anyone looking for wisdom, comfort, and answers!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Resource!, August 20, 2006

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E. Knudsen (Chicago, IL, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Successful Adoption: A Guide for Christian Families (Paperback)

We are currently in the process of adopting our twin girls from Guatemala. I wish I would have had this book to read before we started the adoption process. This book was an awesome resource on international, domestic, and foster/adoption. Tons of information and yet very personal. Wonderful stories of adoption miracles. The best part is getting that Christian perspective which is so incredibly important with any and all aspects of our lives. I am going to purchase a few extra copies of this book to have handy for any family, friends, neighbors, or even stragers that would like to read more on adoption today.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Awesome Resource!, February 6, 2007

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H. L. Berger (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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I first heard about this book on a program on Christian radio. My husband and I have always felt a calling on our hearts to adopt a child one day, and I had heard this is a comprehensive resource that helps walk you through the entire process. We currently have two children, one a baby, so adoption is down the road for us....but I know that this book will be a wonderful guide as we head down the road to adoption. Ms. Gillespie is very knowledgable about the process and she shares things she has learned through her own adoption experience. This is a MUST-HAVE for anyone even considering adoption.