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by L Varon (Author) "CLAIRE IS A FORTY-TWO-YEAR-OLD physical therapist who also teaches at a large university ..." (more)
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Herself an adoptive mother of two and a counselor who has helped thousands of clients through their adoption decisions, Varon candidly covers just about every issue of concern to single men and women who are considering adoption in this excellent guide. She starts at the beginningAwith making the decisionAand offers insights on a variety of crucial questions: How old is too old to parent? How much money do I need to adopt a child? Can I adopt if I had cancer five years ago? Are there right and wrong reasons for wanting to adopt? She then walks readers through the adoption process, from determining which child is right for you to different types of adoption, including international. She covers the ins and outs of choosing an agency and preparing for the home studyAincluding whether or not potential adoptive parents should be open about their sexual orientation. Varon also discusses issues that commonly arise with adopted children and offers suggestions on how to handle them. There are exercises, suggestions for keeping an adoption journal and an extensive resource section that concludes the book. While Varon's primary focus is on adoption for singles, anyone considering adoption will find this an invaluable resource. (Sept.)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.


Betsy Burch, Executive Director of Space [Single Parents for Adoption of Children Everywhere] and mother of four transracially adopted children

"...gives singles who are considering adoption the information they need in decision-making and maneuvering through the adoption maze. ..."
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not for singles who already know they want to adopt, May 3 2004
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I know many singles who have considered adoption who found this book to be very helpful, so I was eager to read it myself as I began the adoption process as a single. Although I can see how this book would be helpful to many, it was not the book for me. Most of the book is devoted to helping the reader make the decision of whether or not they want to be a single parent at all, and then deciding if adoption is the right path for them. I had already made both of these decisions, so the book was not at all helpful to me. There is almost no information about *how* to adopt as a single. I wouldn't object to this so much if the book didn't claim to be a "complete" guide. A better title would be "Adopting on Your Own: Making the Decision to Adopt as a Single". I would not recommend this book to anyone who has already decided to pursue adoption as a single parent, but I can see how it would be helpful to those still making this decision.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtfully Written, Well Organized, Jan 12 2004
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Whether just beginning to consider adoption or in the midst of the process, this is a thoughtfully written and well organized book addressing the often confusing process of adopting as a single parent. With honest insight into some of the unspoken pitfalls and prejudices of single parent adoption, Lee Varon shares both her personal experience and those of many she has worked with who have successfully navigated these issues. The end of the book is stuffed with all type of resources.
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5.0 out of 5 stars informative and not just for single-parent adoption, Sep 14 2003
This book contains many interesting chapters not usually found in other books., and also enlightening comparisons with other countries, and great Appendixes.
Gisela Gasper Fitzgerald, author of ADOPTION: An Open, Semi-Open or Closed Practice?
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5.0 out of 5 stars A very informative and readable guide!
This book was excellent! Lee Varon provides a wealth of information in a clear, well-organized format. Read more
Published on April 26 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars A thoughtful, practical single parent adoption guide
Lee Varon competently covers the vast emotional and practical realm of prospective single parent adoption. Read more
Published on Nov 24 2000 by jcacnc

5.0 out of 5 stars Adopting on Your Own
Varon's book is invaluable for anyone who plans to adopt a child. As the single parent of an adopted child, I wish this book had been available to me when I was going through the... Read more
Published on Nov 19 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
I had been considering adoption as a single parent, and wanted as much information as possible (so I thought! Read more
Published on Nov 14 2000 by Tracey

5.0 out of 5 stars Adopting on Your Own
Adopting on Your Own is a very cool book!

I've only had the book for a couple of weeks. I purchased it after several months of trying to clarify my own thoughts about adopting... Read more

Published on Nov 14 2000 by edward hill

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive!
When a single person contemplates becoming a parent via adoption there are so many issues to investigate and so many decisions to be made: to adopt or not; age, gender, special... Read more
Published on Nov 10 2000 by Betsy

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