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The Interracial Adoption Option : Creating a Family Across Race by Marlene Gail Fine; Fern L Johnson is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Interracial Adoption Option : Creating a Family Across Race about?

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.

Who reads The Interracial Adoption Option : Creating a Family Across Race?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Marlene Gail Fine; Fern L Johnson
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published
2013
Language
EN
ISBN
9781299782693
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Psychology, Family & Relationships, Sociology
Rating
3.5 / 5 (10 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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