So after listening to the Creating A Family radio show featuring Melissa Fay Green Conversation with Melissa Fay Greene: No Biking in the House, I just had to read her book. Melissa is the mother of 4 biological children that decided to grow her family through international adoption. What I loved about the book is that Melissa goes into how she felt going through the process. She talks about the feeling of "OMG I have just destroyed my family" and the issues she had with Post Adoption Depression. I liked hearing that these feelings are normal and that they will pass. I also enjoyed the fact that Melissa went in to some of the difficulties with the children both biological and adopted. I think this helps to paint the picture that kids will have challenges and they aren't the end of the world. I think what makes the book an even more interesting read is the stories she tells of her time in Ethiopia and the relationships the boys have with their relatives. I have really enjoyed this book. I would recommend reading the book and then listening to her interview with Dawn @ Creating A Family.
Enjoy!
Your post reminded me that I have got to post my review of this book! (the publisher sent me a copy) I agree this is a fabulous book and I would highly recommend it too - will have to look into the Creating a Family radio show. I can only imagine how funny Melissa Fay Greene is to hear!
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