Choosing to adopt can be overwhelming, rendering you anxious, hopeful, and confused.
Murphy, author of Finding Motherhood, birth mother, and mom-by-adoption "With candor, humor and a whole lot of heart, Rachel\'s book lays out an up-to-date blueprint for adoption..." -Michelle Madrid-Branch, adoptee, mom of three (two by adoption), author, and adoption advocate.
You\'ll learn a lot, including: -if you\'re ready to adopt -Sandra Bullock and Angelina Jolie aren\'t your BFFs -the important questions to ask before choosing an adoption professional -contemporary adoption language (and why it matters) -why carb-loading is a healthy coping mechanism (and Hallmark movie viewing is not) -how to create a sincere adoption profile -the five magic words to shut down nosy people -what\'s most important in any adoption Journey WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: "Reading this book is like talking to an experienced friend..." -Jill Robbins, blogger at Ripped Jeans and Bifocals, and mom-by-adoption ..".a blueprint for everything you Need to know about adopting" -Jordan Tate, mom-by- adoption and writer "Rachel speaks to every step with humor and grace" -Jill M.
From the day you first consider adoption, through the homestudy process, the waiting, placement, and finalization, Rachel offers you both practical and heartfelt guidance, as well as self-reflective laugh-out-loud moments.
This no-holds-barred Guide gives you the authentic offerings of Rachel Garlinghouse\'s ten-year (and counting) commitment to encouragement, education, ethics, and empathy.
Choosing to adopt can be overwhelming, rendering you anxious, hopeful, and confused
