Ever After: Fathers and the Impact of Adoption

by Gary Coles

Ever Fathers and the Impact of Adoption is the first book in the world to integrate one father's personal experience with more general accounts of how men have reacted to losing a child to adoption. It is an account of the impact of adoption on fathers and the influence of fathers on adoption. The book addresses the much neglected viewpoint of fathers, so is especially pertinent to the men and women whose children were raised by other, adoptive parents, as well as adopted persons, members of families touched by adoption, and those working in the fields of adoption placement and post-adoption services. This is what readers have said about Ever Fathers and the Impact of “At last a book about birth fathers written by a birth father!” Nancy Verrier, adoptive parent and author of 'The Primal Wound' “Highly recommended to all affected by adoption, no matter where you ‘sit’ in the triad, I promise you will be touched and enriched by this superbly written book.” Julia Cantrell, adopted person and editor “Gary Coles’ book wears his heart on its sleeve … Coles’ account is both one of an inward and outward journey.” Gary Clapton, father and academic “This book … dispels the myth that all fathers who lose children to adoption don’t care about their partners or their children.” Sandra Falconer Pace, mother and author "A beautiful contemporary story of a birth father’s journey to find himself and in the process discovers the world of adoption. Should be read by everyone, especially those whose lives are touched by adoption." Reuben Pannor, co-author of 'The Adoption Triangle' ''This book has the potential to enlighten fathers themselves, as well as mothers and those who are adopted. I hope that it will be read by all who have an interest in adoption, as it provides much-needed encouragement to fathers to address their adoption issues and also an assurance for everyone that there is a place for fathers in adoption reunions." Evelyn Robinson, mother and author of 'Adoption and The Hidden Grief and Adoption and Solving the mystery of reunion'

254 pages, Paperback

Published April 21, 2006

Reviews

[Jane Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book that provides insight into the experiences of fathers who have lost a child to adoption, as well as the complex nature of adoption.