Rethinking the “Angry Adoptee”
I have a cousin who is also a transnational, transracial adoptee and is only two months older than I am. For many years, we were Thanksgiving table enemies, trying to […]
Author Archives: Grace Newton
Shaoey and Dot: Bug Meets Bundle (Review)
Shaoey and Dot: Bug Meets Bundle Authors: Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman, Jim Chapman (Illustrator) Ranking: ★☆☆☆☆ Plot Summary: The book is written and illustrated by Shaoey’s family members who have also founded a […]
What’s in a Name?
Something many adoptive parents struggle with is whether or not to keep their child’s name. Like most other issues surrounding adoption, this answer is complicated and varies from situation to […]
Millions Touched by Adoption
Originally posted on Adoption Search and Reunion:
There are approximately 5 million adoptees, which are in the center, 10 million birth parents and 10 million adoptive parents, add brothers, sisters,…
Modern Family ~ Suddenly, Last Summer + Response
As of a few days ago, it is officially fall. Fall means apple pie, crisp leaves, and brisk cool air. Fall also means new seasons for some of our […]
How To Be A Korean Woman
I’m so excited to see How To Be A Korean Woman written and performed by Sun Mee Chomet at the Guthrie Theater tonight. How to Be a Korean Woman is a hilarious, heartfelt […]
Deborra-lee Furness: Fight the global orphan crisis + Response
In a recent series of articles on international adoption by CNN News, Deborra-lee Furness (wife to the ultra hunky Hugh Jackman) wrote her opinions about the decline in international adoptions […]
When You Were Born in China (Review)
When You Were Born In China Authors: Sara Dorow, Stephan Wunrow (photographer) Ranking: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Plot Summary: When You Were Born In China is a beautiful photo memory book for children adopted from China. […]
Pakistani TV Show Gives Away Babies as Prizes + Reaction
Lately the Pakistani game show, Aman Ramazan, has been causing a huge controversy over their prizes. The show has been likened to the western show, The Price is Right, in […]
I Like Adoption + Response
I saw this video on Upworthy about a month ago. I typically like the progressive and politically motivated videos shared on that site. This video, titled “I Like Adoption,” was different. It is […]
Red Thread Broken 