We Adopt More Than Any Other Nation
These are the stats that show that.
It’s Time We Fix the Gap in International Adoptee Citizenship
One of the things that truly hit me flat-footed when researching my book was that many internationally adopted babies and children had never been...
Multiple perspectives on adoption. – 5 Stars
I received an advance reader's copy of Jean Kelly Widner's, The Adoption Paradox. Jean’s book is an amazing collection of stories from across entire...
Adoption Perspective from Those Living It – 5 Stars
This is the first adoption book I've read that covers the whole constellation: adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents. The author...
The Paradox of Adoption from all perspectives – 5 Stars
The paradox/es surrounding adoption is multilayered--- something Jean brings awareness & attention to as society becomes more familiar with how...
Fantastic addition to my adoption book library! 5 Stars
I've read probably 20 books on the subject of adoption (maybe more) over the years and Jean Widner's Adoption Paradox will now take it's place as...
Adoption Paradox Out-takes: Part I
People often ask me what my favorite chapters are in the book. That’s a hard one because the initial answer is of course “All of them!” I like my...
This book shattered every fairytale I was ever sold and I needed it to – 5 Stars
I’ve read adoption memoirs before, but I’ve never felt this seen. Jean Widner didn’t just tell her story. She opened the door to every hidden corner...
The Veil is lifted. – 5 Stars
The ADOPTION PARADOX by Jean Widneris a powerful, educative and thought provoking read, deserving of the five star rating. Like an onion, she peels...
Timely, Timeless, and so Important 5 Stars
This is an unflinching look at adoption that includes the history as well as current practices of adoption and foster care, and interviews with...
Great information and stories! – 5 Stars
This is a wonderful book! As someone who had very little knowledge about adoption I really learned a lot! There are interviews with people on all...
Must read – 5 Stars
This book is a well told story from all points of view on Adoption. The author brings to light with her story and via interviews with others. The...