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Whose Child?: An Adoptee's Healing Journey from Relinquishment Through Reunion...and Beyond
 
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Whose Child?: An Adoptee's Healing Journey from Relinquishment Through Reunion...and Beyond (Paperback)

by Kasey Hamner (Author)
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Nancy Verrier, M.F.T., adoptive mother and author of The Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child

A winner in the arena of adoption literature! Kasey Hamner, adoptee and author of Whose Child? describes herself as a "run-of-the-mill, garden variety adoptee," but her book is anything but run-of-the-mill. It is a frank, open account of her difficulties with relationships, self-esteem, and substances, and how her reunion with her birth family helped heal her wounds. It is well written and poignant in its honest story, which will help other adoptees, birth parents and adoptive parents understand the complexities of the issues associated with adoption and the importance of reunion in the lives of adoptees. Finally, adoptees are writing their own stories!


Dorothea S. McArthur, Ph.D., adoptive mother, clinical psychologist and author of Birth of a Self in Adulthood

A brave story--told with honesty, a remarkable memory and lots of feeling. A provocative work for all members of the adoption triad.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Whose Child?, Jun 3 2004
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Once I started reading Whose Child?, I could not put the book down. I am an adoptee who has searched, found and reunited, like Kasey, only to find more obstacles to overcome. It helped me to know that I wasn't alone. From her childhood abuse and through her search for her birthparents, and a rocky reunion, she is a shining example of a true survivor. I commend Kasey for sharing her personal story as it gives much insight into the world of the closed adoption system and the damage that secrets and lies can do. To all members of the triad, and anyone who has been touched by adoption, this is a must read. Thanks Kasey!! P.S. I also recommend "Adoption Forum" by Kasey. Very insightful information on all positions of the triad members.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best story about overcoming adversity I have ever read!, May 30 2004
By Lindsay Gergon (Long Beach, CA) - See all my reviews
This book is not just about adoption. It is about overcoming incredible abuses, making a success of your life, and learning to love and let go. I am not adopted and I could not put the book down. I heard they are thinking of making a movie of this story. I can't wait. I am also an incest survivor and I hope I can meet Kasey some day and tell her how her book changed my life.

I also recommend Kasey's second book: "Adoption Forum" and Lori Paris's book: "Follow Your Heart"

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5.0 out of 5 stars I Could not put this one down!, Jan 10 2004
I read this book in one afternoon. It is so easy to read and it defies you to put in down, so I didn't. Her story is both heartbreaking and wonderful. Her spirit shines through as she takes responsibility for her actions and places the blame for other's actions where it belongs. She is now a school psychologist and I wish she worked at my adoptive kid's school because I know she would have immense wisdom and hope to share. Thank you Kasey for sharing your incredible story with us. You are truly a miracle.

Frieda Meyer, adoptive mother of 3

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5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting! A "must read" for anyone touched by adoption
Could not put it down! Read it cover to cover in two sittings. Kasey Hamner has "gone where no one has gone before" with this refreshingly honest autobiographical... Read more
Published on Jan 8 2004 by Reading Professor

5.0 out of 5 stars A lesson for life....
Whose Child? is simultaneously moving and disturbing, for in her retelling, Kasey Hamner presents the complex fabric of human relationships with an unusual commonality of candour... Read more
Published on May 28 2003 by renee3234

4.0 out of 5 stars This book helped me very much, and i love the book.
My name is Mandy, and i am a 15 year old in reunion with my real mom. This book that Kasey Hamner wrote was awesome. Read more
Published on May 19 2003 by Mandy

5.0 out of 5 stars As a male adoptee, I could not put this book down!!
I kept hearing that people were unable to put this book down--most of these people were women. As a male adoptee I was fascinated by Kasey's story. Read more
Published on April 18 2003 by Samuel Christonn

5.0 out of 5 stars WHAT A FABULOUS BOOK FOR ALL AGES!
I cannot believe how much I enjoyed this book. I am 19 years old and I am about to relinquish the child I am carrying. Read more
Published on Jan 3 2003 by Cecilia Ford

5.0 out of 5 stars Kasey Hamner's story is touching and poignant!
I read "Adoption Forum" (see my review for that book)before this one, but I wish that I read "Whose Child?" first. Read more
Published on Nov 6 2002 by Betty Folcon, M.S.

5.0 out of 5 stars For the first time in my life, I had answers
This book is simply AWESOME!! For the first time in my life, I knew that in my experiences as an adoptee I wasn't alone. Read more
Published on Aug 20 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars great story
I started reading this book while I was reading another and I couldn't put this one down. I put the other book down instead! Read more
Published on April 13 2002 by Allison Bowman

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Read
Both the book and the courage it took for Kasey Hamner to write this book is incredible. No matter your position in the adoption triad you will benefit from her life story... Read more
Published on Dec 19 2001 by Amy L. Chenault

5.0 out of 5 stars An Honest Insight to a Young Girls Life Experience
This book has opened my eyes to the emotional intensity of being an adopted child. I have no friends or family that have been adopted, or adopted a child. Read more
Published on Dec 16 2001 by darcy peters

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