Some suggested reading, by title:
For adoptive families
• Adoption Conversations (2008): Renee Wolfs, BAAF
• Adoption is a Family Affair (2001): Patricia Johnston, Perspectives Press.
• An Adoption Diary (2006): Maria James, BAAF
• Connecting with Kids and their Stories (2005), Denise Lauker et al, Jessica Kingsley Publications
• First Steps in Parenting a Child who Hurts – Tiddlers & Toddlers (1999): Caroline Archer, Jessica Kingsley Publications
• Flying Solo (2007): Julia Wise, BAAF
• Learning the Dance of Attachment (2005): Holly van Gulden & Charlotte Vick, Crossroads Publication
• Loving and living with traumatised Children (2005): Megan Hirst, BAAF
• Next steps in Parenting a child who Hurts - Tykes and Teens (1999): Caroline Archer, Jessica Kingsley Publications
• Real Parents, Real Children (2005): Holly van Gulden & Lisa Bartels-Rabb, Crossroads Publication
• When Love is not Enough (2005): Nancy Thomas, Families by Design
• 20 Things Adopted Kids wish their Adoptive Parents Knew (1999): Sherrie Eldridge, Bantam Dell
For Adopted Adults, Birth relatives and Adoptive Families
• Adoption & Loss (2000): Evelyn Robinson, Clova Publications
• Adoption Triangle Revisited (2005): John Trisileotis et al, BAAF
• Adoption Reunion Handbook (2004): Liz Trinder et al, Wiley Press
• Coming Home to Self (2003): Nancy Verrier, Gateway Press
• Half a Million Women (1992) David Howe et al, Post Adoption Centre
• Preparing for Reunion (1998): Julia Feast et al, The Childrens Society
• Primal Wound (1993): Nancy Verrier, Gateway Press
These are only a very small selection of the many interesting books available on adoption for both adults and children.
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