Transcultural Aboriginal Adoptions: 25 years later
Understanding Adoption Disruption and Adoptive Families
For childless couples, adoption is a fulfilling way to build a family. Unfortunately, not all adoption stories have happy endings. Our Son a Stranger - Adoption Breakdown and Its Effects on Parents author Marie Adams discusses the challenges experienced by adoptive parents of older native children.
Learn more about adoption disruption when you read Marie Adam's nonfiction book, titled Our Son a Stranger - Adoption Breakdown and Its Effects on Parents
“Marie Adams' book brims with insights into the issues surrounding trans-racial adoptions. Visit the editorial reviews page to see how readers have found this book to be of great value, especially for families who are on the verge of adoption disruption.”
Meet the Author Marie Adams
Marie Adams, based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, delves into the challenges of adoption disruption in her nonfiction book,
Our Son a Stranger - Adoption Breakdown and Its Effects on Parents
The book sheds light on the experiences of couples who adopted Indigenous children during the late 1960s and early 1970s—a period when families were actively encouraged to adopt Aboriginal children.
Drawing from her journey, Marie recounts adopting a young Cree boy, Tim, with her husband Rod. Despite their hopes for a loving family bond, they faced significant challenges, culminating in Tim leaving home at the age of 12.
The book also highlights the stories of five other couples who experienced similar struggles with adopting older Indigenous children. Tragically, these children all left their adoptive families before the age of 16.
Published in May 2002 by McGill-Queens University Press
(ISBN: 0-7735-2400-224002)
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