The Third Choice: A Woman's Guide to Placing a Child for Adoption, Second Edition [Paperback]

Leslie Foge (Author), Gail Mosconi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2004

Recognizing the absence of written materials for women considering adoption, Ms. Foge and Ms. Mosconi were determined to produce a guidebook that would provide answers, support and guidance. After being out of print for almost two years, the authors have re-written and self-published the second edition of this important book. The second edition expands on the original concepts, deepens the ideas set forth in the first edition and includes a comprehensive resource guide. The Third Choice, Second Edition, is a wonderful tool for women seeking support during a difficult time.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Foge and Mosconi, both family and child counselors, have facilitated more than 500 adoptions in the past ten years, and this experience shines through in their book. They are respectful of the conflicting emotions experienced by women with unplanned pregnancies and are also aware of the myriad decisions that have to be made. They cover a lot of ground, but their approach is so low-key and nonjudgmental that readers can easily absorb what theyre trying to say. Areas covered include open adoption and other options, what to look for in adoptive parents, what to expect during pregnancy, what kind of emotions might come up, and the legal aspects of adoption. Although the chapter of the book dealing with birth fathers and other birth relatives seems to be thrown together, and the list of resource agencies could be a lot more inclusive, this book is recommended for public libraries.Pamela A. Matthews, Gettysburg Coll. Lib., PA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

(They) have facilitated more than 500 adoptions in the past ten years and this experience shines through in their book. -- Pamela A. Matthews; Library Journal; October 1999

Finally. . . an intelligent guide for adults facing the complexities of placing a child for adoption. What an illuminating addition! -- Pact's Point of View; Spring 2004

Foge and Mosconi provide solid advice about adoption; The book is full of quotes, charts and suggested questions. . . -- Mary Carroll; Booklist; October 1999

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Third Choice Books; 2nd edition (March 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615125921
• ISBN-13: 978-0615125923
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #830,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great guide for Birthparents and Adoptive Parents Alike, February 11, 2000

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This review is from: The Third Choice: A Woman's Guide to Placing a Child for Adoption (Paperback)

As a birthmother I found this book very helpful and even comforting. There are no words to say how wonderfully the authors captured the difficulty of the decision to place a child for adoption nor the greatness of the openness that they talk about in the book.

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must-read for women contemplating adoptive placement, June 5, 1999

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This review is from: The Third Choice: A Woman's Guide to Placing a Child for Adoption (Paperback)

While would-be adoptive parents have many books to help them in their journey, I have seen very few that address the trials facing a woman who is contemplating an adoptive placement. This book is an excellent resource for a woman in that position. Written by two adoption social workers, the book covers all aspects of an adoptive placement: deciding whether adoption is the right choice, choosing the type of adoption, finding the right adoptive parents, getting through the pregnancy and birth, and processing the grief and loss. No book can replace counseling, but this one would be the next best thing for those who refuse counseling (and a great adjunct for those who are getting counseling). I would also recommend it for waiting adoptive parents, because it will help them to better understand what birth parents go through.

My only nit with the book is that it tries to cover a lot of ground without getting too long, resulting in fairly shallow treatment of some topics that deserve more depth.

I am an adoptive parent seeking to adopt again, and I will try to make sure that any prospective birth mother we work with reads this book!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars True Adoption Experts, September 20, 2004

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Cara Helberg "Cara Helberg" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Third Choice: A Woman's Guide to Placing a Child for Adoption, Second Edition (Paperback)

Mosconi and Foge are right on. They have provided an excellent and unique book for the adoption triad. This is an amazing book for birthparents and a terrific guide to help them through the adoption process. Mosconi and Foge are knowledgeable, informative and true advocates for birthparents, adoptive families and the open adoption process. This book is a 10 and I would recommend it to both birthparents and adoptive parents. There is no other adoption book like it, it is unique and very easy to read. Thank you Mosconi and Foge for making a difference in the wonderful world of adoption.