Books

Here are some books I have read and recommend. If any friends want to borrow these I would be happy to lend them to you.

For Everyone:

The Russian Word for Snow
Janis Newman

This is a true story of a couple who adopted from Russia. You will definitely cry reading this one. It may help some to understand the emotion and drive adoptive parents have to get to their children despite difficulties.

For Couples:

Adopting after Infertility
Patricia Irwin Johnston

Great book to work though emotions and issues facing you as a result of infertility. Also, to help couples with the choice of child-free life or adoption.

International Adoption handbook
Myra Alperson

Great book for those just starting an adoption. It gives detailed information on different types of international adoption.

Dear Bithmother by Kathleen Silber
Phylis Speedlin

Wow, this book is powerful! You will read myths people have about birth-parents and then the truth from birth-parents themselves. It features letters from adoptive parents and birth-parents to each other, and more excellent information.

For Children:

Why Was I Adopted?

This had rave reviews on Amazon.com. This is an adorable book that talks about adoption as something special but that adopted kids are still like every other kid and still need to brush their teeth and go to bed early. Too cute!


Adoption is for Always
Linda Walvoord Girard

Book about a little girl who realizes she is adopted and what it means. The end is sweet as she understands even though she has a birth-mother/father her adoptive mommy is her real mom and daddy, real dad "for always".

The Pretty House That Found Happiness

I love this cute little vintage book! I hope our kids like it as much as I do!