The Interracial Adoption Option

Creating a Family Across Race

Nonfiction, Family & Relationships, Adoption, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
Cover of the book The Interracial Adoption Option by Fern Johnson, Marlene Fine, Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Author: Fern Johnson, Marlene Fine ISBN: 9780857007179
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Publication: September 21, 2013
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Language: English
Author: Fern Johnson, Marlene Fine
ISBN: 9780857007179
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication: September 21, 2013
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Language: English

The perfect starting point for parents of transracially adopted children and those who are considering adopting transracially.

The Interracial Adoption Option is a personal guide to interracial adoption which draws on the lives and experiences of the authors, a white US couple, who adopt two African-American children. Starting from their decision to adopt their first child interracially, it describes the situations and decisions that followed as a result of their child's racial background. The authors' combine their personal experiences with practical advice. They address common issues like where to live, how to choose a doctor and how to take care of your child's hair and skin. They also tackle difficult questions such as, 'Does race matter?' 'Why is a healthy racial identity important?' and 'What do I do if I suspect my child is being treated unfairly because of his/her race?'

An accessible introduction to the complex world of interracial adoption, this book is the first book you need to read if you are thinking of adopting transracially or have done so already.

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The perfect starting point for parents of transracially adopted children and those who are considering adopting transracially.

The Interracial Adoption Option is a personal guide to interracial adoption which draws on the lives and experiences of the authors, a white US couple, who adopt two African-American children. Starting from their decision to adopt their first child interracially, it describes the situations and decisions that followed as a result of their child's racial background. The authors' combine their personal experiences with practical advice. They address common issues like where to live, how to choose a doctor and how to take care of your child's hair and skin. They also tackle difficult questions such as, 'Does race matter?' 'Why is a healthy racial identity important?' and 'What do I do if I suspect my child is being treated unfairly because of his/her race?'

An accessible introduction to the complex world of interracial adoption, this book is the first book you need to read if you are thinking of adopting transracially or have done so already.

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