A few of you had asked which books I've read during the process of becoming adoptive parents.
I went through my book shelves and found my favorite books. There were others, but these six were the ones that really resonated with me. Although I didn't agree with everything I read in these books, I was able to glean so much helpful information which I have used often.
Another Place at the Table by Kathy Harrison
-An adoptive and foster mother's account of the many, many children she has cared for in her home
Fields of the Fatherless by Thomas Davis
-A call to Christians to care for those in need
Building the Bonds of Attachment by Daniel A Hughes
-very readable text about attachment theory and trauma theory in parenting a hurting child
Parenting the Hurt Child by Gregory Keck and Regina M. Kupecky
-parenting techniques to help a hurt child heal and grow
Welcome Home by Christopher J. Alexander
-a comprehensive reference book for dealing with issues associated with foster care and adoption
Practical Tools for Foster Parents by Lana Temple-Plotz
-straightforward, usable tips on building relationships with children and teaching them
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thanks for sharing your resources. i really appreciate it.
although it is not a resource about caring for adoptive children - this book articulates my emotions about adoption. I cry everytime I listen to the lyrics of the songs. This book comes with a CD of 5 songs written about adoption. Songs: Hope hiding there; From gods arms to my arms to yours; hardest for me; The gift we could not give each other; something perfect; yours. Go to wwww.fromgodsarms.com/SONGS to listen to the songs. I think you will like something perfect and yours.
Thanks for sharing your adoption story.
Jen
mother of two adopted kids
Have you read "Twenty Things Adoptive Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew" by Sherrie Eldridge? I really liked it. It helped me think about what it might be like to be an adopted child.
I'll have to check some of those out. Thanks for sharing!
parenting the hurt child is one of the most helpful books I've read. in fact, now that our daughter is older- I should probably read it again.
It's definitely time for part 7.
Thanks for this list. My friend has adopted 3 children (siblings) recently and I have forwarded this list to her.
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