Flying solo

by Julia Wise

Julia Wise gave up a high-flying career and a hectic life in London to move to the country and pave the way for what would be a life-changing experience - adopting a child on her own. In this heart-warming and humourous account, the author lays bare her mistakes and misconceptions and shares practical advice and top tips - never apologise for being a single parent, develop your laughter muscles, buy a good aluminium ladder, and much more! Inspiring and accessible, this book describes the realities of life on your own with an adopted child.

Paperback

First published March 15, 2007

Reviews

[Leonie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a really short read, written by a single adopter about her experience down the solo patenting road. Not sure what I was expecting but the book really was just a cobbled together collection of anecdotes which lacked a narrative flow.

All good reassuring fodder for those of us about to embark on single parenthood hour it's ourselves.

[Alison Slater · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant book if you or someone you know is contemplating solo adoption. Plenty of good tips and ideas and generally good points!

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is the personal story of Julia, who as a single person approaching a certain age, decided that despite being single, she wanted to be a parent and so started on her journey towards adoption.

Happily she adopted her son Alan and tells the reader of the ups and downs they have faced as a small family in a funny and real way, which I found interesting to read about.

I have to admit, I thought the book would talk more about the process of adoption i.e. the beginnings of approaching it as a single person, any issues she may have faced along the way to adoption rather than it being more about her life after the adoption. However, despite this I found it a good read and would recommend it to anyone looking into adoption as a single person.

[Diana Opoku · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐