Preparing for Reunion: Adopted People, Adoptive Parents and Birth Parents Tell Their Stories

This is an accessible exploration of the issues involved in adoptee/birth parent reunion based on personal accounts from adoptees, adopters and birth parents. Besides being a practical guide to the process of tracing birth parents, the book also provides insights into the emotional dynamics of this sensitive process from the first-hand perspectives of all involved. It also provides an opportunity for readers to consider the issues involved in tracing birth parents. Compiled by professionals, this book addresses some of the most common questions asked of birth record counsellors and is an essential resource for those preparing for reunion and seeking a better understanding of the journey they are about to undertake.