The Adoption Reunion Handbook

by Elizabeth Trinder, Julia Feast, David Howe

The book describes the experiences that people have had when tracing their birth parents, as well as offering practical advice on how to go about searching and what to expect emotionally. Each section has an advice box which summarizes key points, notes issues to pay particular attention to, or offers draft letters that readers can adapt for their own needs. The appendix contains useful addresses and weblinks, and includes checklists for searching and for the reunion. Chapters include reunion with birth fathers and birth siblings, as well as with birth mothers, the relationship with the adoptive family and dealing with reunions that break down.

176 pages, Paperback

First published August 31, 2004

Reviews

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a birthmom it was definetely helpful as it focused on the adoptee view more. It gave me an idea what my daughter may be feeling and thinking. What was really helpful was the little antidotal stories throughout the book. This book is heavy on the search aspect though. My daughter and I connected through DNA so there was no search for us.