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by Richard Mintzer (Author) "If you're considering adoption, it likely stems from one of a few life situations..." (more)
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Mintzer, a journalist and writer of nonfiction books for all ages (Everything Kids' Baseball Book) is also the parent of an adopted daughter and is the co-president, with his wife, of the New York City Chapter of the Adoptive Parents Committee. In this very useful compendium, he combines research with anecdotes from adoptive parents to present a highly detailed guide to all types of adoption. One of the strengths of this guide is the author's objectivity and non-judgmental attitude. He believes that "there is no one-size-fits-all approach" and covers many kinds of adoptions including domestic, international, single-parent, gay and lesbian and adoption out of foster-care and adoption by relatives. The current trend in adoption literature is to favor open adoptions, where the adoptive parents and the adoptee maintain communication with one or both of the birth parents over closed adoptions, where there is no contact. Mintzer presents the arguments for both sides, but maintains that both open and closed adoptions have worked well for families and believes that the decision should be based on what is right for all the individuals involved. Anyone interested in adopting a child will find in this valuable resource a wealth of practical information, such as legalities, costs, useful Web sites, adoption fraud and home study interviews.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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As co-president of the New York City chapter of the nation’s largest adoption support group, co-editor for an adoption newsletter, and former host of a weekly adoption-related radio program, Richard Mintzer is an expert in the process of adoption. This comprehensive and reassuring book combines Mintzer’s own expertise with anecdotal advice from adoptive parents to help anyone who is considering adoption to make well-informed decisions. It also discusses how to best evaluate adoption agencies and attorneys, and goes through the home study process and the finances needed to make adoption work. Mintzer provides essential information and takes readers through the questions potential parents face when choosing to adopt, including: choosing between a domestic or international adoption, choosing a newborn or an older child, and working with an agency or adopting through independent placement. Many key questions are answered: For which families is open adoption the right choice? Where can a child be adopted by gay parents? What costs and fees are associated with adoption? How can adoption fraud be avoided? How will adoption affect a family’s finances? These questions and many others are answered with the credible information every potential parent needs when approaching this challenging process. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • ISBN-10: 0786710357
  • ASIN: B000HWYITU
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,630,752 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful book for first time adoptive parents!!!, January 4, 2004
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Richard Mintzer has written a book that will help
perspective adoptive parents navigate the complexities and nerves surrounding the adoption process. He covers both domestic & international adoption, the home study process, precautions that should be taken, how to evaluate an agency, and even the emotional issues that some couples face when deciding to form their family through adoption. He writes with compassion and sincerity, and he writes from his own experience!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars very helpful, January 1, 2007
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I got this book because my wife and I are considering adopting a waiting child, and found it to be very informative, easy to read, and generally helpful. As an introduction to adoption, it was very good, covering a wide range of topics like different kinds of adoption and issues related to how adoptees grow up and so forth. I only give it four stars because it is a little brief, and could go into more detail on some of the topics, but it's still a very good, helpful book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a look into the experience, December 16, 2008
By M. Godard (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews
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While other books may have more statistics, this book is wonderful for getting an intro to the experience of considering adoption. Throughout the book are listed several online resources in particular that can give you any black and white information you feel you need, additionally. This is especially helpful, since that type of information has changed since the book was published. But, as someone trying to get an idea of what I am embarking on, this book was great. Very inclusive of different situations and possibilities. Recommended.
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