The book describes the experiences that people have had when tracing their birth parents, as well as offering practical advice on how to go about searching and what to expect emotionally. Each section has an advice box which summarizes key points, notes issues to pay particular attention to, or offers draft letters that readers can adapt for their own needs. The appendix contains useful addresses and weblinks, and includes checklists for searching and for the reunion. Chapters include reunion with birth fathers and birth siblings, as well as with birth mothers, the relationship with the adoptive family and dealing with reunions that break down.

General

ISBN		9780470094228
Fiction/Non-Fiction		Non-Fiction
Publisher		John Wiley & Sons Inc
Pages		161
List Price		$26.95
Author		Feast, Julia Howe, David Trinder, Liz
Publication Date		03/11/2005
Release Status		In Print
Format		Paperback
Language		English
Measurements		Height: 9.25 Inches (US) Width: 6.5 Inches (US) Thickness: 0.75 Inches (US) Unit Weight: 0.7 Pounds (US)