Twins Found in a Box: Adapting to Adoption [Paperback]

Jeannine Joy Vance (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 5, 2003

Twins Found in a Box is an inspirational memoir told by Jeannine, using a Generation-X voice on the subject of life as an adoptee and the way adoption influences the sense of worth in a child into adulthood. The journey begins in 1984 prior to her father's accident when Jeannine and her twin begin junior high. Before the accident, the twins were merely adapting to school. After the accident, they were forced to prove their worth to their mother, society and God. Hidden dynamics within the family are revealed, testing their adaptive skills and forcing them to question their beliefs. The story continues through a maze of uncertainty, inner turmoil and mysterious triumphs, ultimately causing them to view life from an unusual perspective.Every so often news of an abandoned baby finds its way into newspapers or on television. Updates about the baby's life are generally not explored. How does loss of roots affect that child into adulthood? What can parents do to help or hinder an adopted child's self worth? In Twins Found in a Box, adopted twins search for a sense of belonging. The journey begins with their father's accident. How do they find peace of mind?

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About the Author

Jeannine Vance, a Generation-X voice and author of Twins Found in a Box: Adapting to Adoption writes her story for anyone who has ever felt out of place. As a Korean adoptee, she has first hand experience dealing with loss of roots and feelings of self-doubt. At a young age, Jeannine has had to adapt to adoption, challenging relationships, her father's injury, and her mother's death. Today, Jeannine is married with two daughters. She meditates, interprets dreams and writes automatically and hesitantly. She views life with a sarcastic sense of humor, yet at the same time she is passionate about her purpose. 'It's okay to pursue truth by questioning our beliefs. In fact, asking questions is our responsibility.'

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (February 5, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1403391386
• ISBN-13: 978-1403391384
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,132,573 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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