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“A treasure. It is the most complete book on adoption—ever—by one of the most eloquent, knowledgeable experts in the field.” —Sharon Roszia, co-author of The Open Adoption Experience and program manager of the Kinship CenterWith compassion for adopted individuals and adoptive and birth parents alike, Adam Pertman explores the history and human impact of adoption, explodes the corrosive myths surrounding it, and tells compelling stories about its participants as they grapple with issues relating to race, identity, equality, discrimination, personal history, and connections with all their families. For the first edition of this groundbreaking examination of adoption and its impact on us all, Pertman won awards from many organizations, including the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, the Dave Thomas Center for Adoption Law, the American Adoption Congress, the Century Foundation, Holt International, and the US Congress. In this updated edition, Pertman reveals how changing attitudes and laws are transforming adoption—and thereby American society—in the twenty-first century.“Groundbreaking... courageous, penetrating, engaging, and deeply personal. —David Brodzinksy,

Author

Adam Pertman

Publisher

The Harvard Common Press

Published

2011

Language

EN

ISBN

9781558327160

Subjects

Family & Relationships, Sociology, Social Science

Rating

3.64 / 5 (62 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13