ISBN: 0-88739-339-X
242 pp.
Size: 6 x 9
Pub Date: 7/2001
Paperback Original
Price: $14.95
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Greatest Gift, The
Betsy Buckley
The Greatest Gift is an exploration of the feelings and issues surrounding adoption. In a compelling, engaging narrative, Betsy Buckley interweaves an account of her experience with infertility and adoption with the stories of other adoptive parents.
She provides practical information about all aspects of the process, from deciding to adopt to considering the social and cultural realities into which the child will be brought, using discussions with social workers and other professionals to expand and illuminate her anecdotal wisdom.
Review: "Buckley seamlessly weaves these personal stories together, artfully blending humor and information.... [A] good, well written overview of adoption... I recommend her book highly to both those considering adoption and those who have already received The Greatest Gift."
-Marianna Haas, Editor, The Red Thread Magazine
Bio: BETSY BUCKLEY fulfilled her dream of becoming a parent by adopting her son Michael when she was thirty-six. Filled with excitement, unanswered questions, and curiosity about other adoptive experiences, she began research for The Greatest Gift. She lives in St. Louis with her husband, son, and daughter Christine, who was adopted, like Michael, from Guatemala.
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