I have received an advance copy of the book.
Jean Kelly Widner’s “The Adoption Paradox” truly does, as its subtitle suggests, puts adoption in perspective, for both those directly involved in adoption and those for whom the contents of the book are revelatory. It starts with a personal exploration of Ms. Widner’s own experience as an adopted child, providing the raison d’être for the book as a whole. It is clear from the start that the volume will be a combination of comprehensive assessment of adoption with personal reflection of the author and, later, a remarkable collection of testimonials from others affected by all facets of the adoption process. On the one hand “The Adoption Paradox” provides a synoptic scholarly view of the current state of affairs of adaption from a domestic (USA) and international perspective. On the other hand – and what gives the volume its emotive power – is the collection of personal narratives of birth parents, adoptive parents and adoptees themselves. Taken together, Ms. Widner’s new book is a powerful statement of the lived experiences of those impacted by adoption and a passionate statement for understanding the past, present and a hopeful future for resolving the paradox of the singular personal and societal complexity of adoption.
-Amazon Customer
