Adopting the Older Child (Paperback)

~ Claudia L. Jewett (Author) "While you are reading this there are between 100,000 and 120,000 children in this country waiting for families of their own..." (more)
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"One of the truly fine books in its genre, rich with insights and practical counsel." -- Publishers Weekly

A first-rate examination of the older-child adoption process which reckons with the feelings and reactions of everyone involved.-new and foster parents, adoptive and biological children, and the intermediating social workers. Jewett characterizes the entire sequence from the viewpoint of each participant without neglecting the red-tape snafus that can delay or distress, and uses five composite cases to illumine the more common stumbling blocks and dividends. -- Publishers Weekly

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Harvard Common Press; 1 edition (May 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0916782093
• ISBN-13: 978-0916782092
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #237,086 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very helpful as well as enjoyable reading, October 13, 1999

By A Customer

I read this book as preparation for adopting two children, ages 10 & 12, who had been in an orphan's home in China since 1992. The book helped me to recognize processes going on in the children's minds and to avoid false expectations on my own part. I recommend reading this book as preparation to adopting older children and re-reading it as the children come into your home.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Number One Information Source on Adopting an Older Child, March 23, 1997

By A Customer

If you are considering an adoption, but a new baby may not be the choice for you or your spouse, Read this book. Claudia will take you through the process of a state adoption of an older child. Four case studies of very different types of adoptions are present in the book. I learned so much and now I am more eager than before to start on my journey to be a parent. This book highlights the different problems that may arise from the adoption of an older child especially of one that has been in the state foster care system. A definite recommend anyone interested in adoption or even childhood behavior problems.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for anyone considering older child adoption, July 16, 1998

By A Customer

I devoured this book in 2 days - we are considering older child adoption, and this was a good introduction. It is a bit outdated, which is rather distracting at times, but it mentions a great variety of behavioral problems and some solutions. Written as four gripping stories, the technical information is easy to understand.