Adopted : Love, loss, family and reunion
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1991016107
ISBN-13
9781991016102
Publisher
Massey University Press
Imprint
Massey University Press
Country of Manufacture
CN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Aug 11th, 2022
Print length
240 Pages
Weight
284 grams
Dimensions
19.80 x 12.90 x 1.90 cms
Product Classification:
MemoirsAdoption & fostering
Ksh 5,600.00
Werezi Extended Catalogue
0 in stock
Delivery Location
Delivery fee: Select location
Secure
Quality
Fast
The experience of closed adoption in Aotearoa New Zealand
To not know your family story is a huge loss of your sense of self. It has the potential to undermine your wellbeing and your relationships across a lifetime. Adopted is the powerful and honest account of two of the thousands of children affected by closed adoption in Aotearoa New Zealand, from 1950 to the mid-1970s.
Jo Willis and Brigitta Baker both sought and found their respective birthparents at different stages of their lives and have become advocates for other adopted New Zealanders. They share the complexity of that journey, the emotional challenges they faced, and the ongoing impacts of their adoptions, with candour and courage. Closed adoption also exacts a physical and emotional toll on birthparents, partners and children. Their stories are also told in this compelling book.
Jo Willis and Brigitta Baker both sought and found their respective birthparents at different stages of their lives and have become advocates for other adopted New Zealanders. They share the complexity of that journey, the emotional challenges they faced, and the ongoing impacts of their adoptions, with candour and courage. Closed adoption also exacts a physical and emotional toll on birthparents, partners and children. Their stories are also told in this compelling book.
Get Adopted by at the best price and quality guaranteed only at Werezi Africa's largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by Massey University Press and it has pages.
