Some Call it Rehab. I said, “No, no, no.”
I’m part of a group of Chinese adoptees and adoptive parents on Facebook. One adoptive mother commented on a post with the following idea about adoption: “So many people call adoption “redemption” […]
Tag Archives: transnational adoption
What’s Wrong With Gotcha Day?
While walking with a friend to dinner, I chatted about my day and important recent events. When I looked over to the spot she had been standing, I saw just […]
STUCK Documentary on ABC Nightline OCT. 29
The ABC News Nightline episode on international adoption, featuring STUCK, will air TUESDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 29 With the Minnesota Transracial Film Festival coming up, there are several documentaries that I’m […]
Motherbridge of Love (Review)
Motherbridge of Love Authors: Xinran Xue, Josée Masse (Illustrator) Ranking: ★★★☆☆ Plot Summary: This book is a short poem, explaining to adopted children that they have two important women who have shaped their lives […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 