| LifeBooks : Creating a Treasure for the Adopted Child |  | Author: Beth O'Malley
Publisher: Adoption-Works Press
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 96
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Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.5
ISBN: 0970183275
Dewey Decimal Number: 649
EAN: 9780970183279
ASIN: 0970183275
Publication Date: February 1, 2008
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From Alaska to Australia the word is spreading. Adoptive parents are discovering the enormous value of adoption lifebooks. But then the questions begin. Where do I start? What information should be included? Do I let my child bring it to school? Beth O'Malley M.Ed. provides the answers to these and more. In her best selling book, LifeBooks: Creating a Treasure for the Adopted Child Beth guides you though the process, step-by-step and page by page as if she were right there with you. Learn about the difference between a scrapbook or baby book and a lifebook. Or explaining tough truths, dealing with secrets and which pages are essential. Newly revised 2002 Dozens of real life stories Lists of hard-to-find lifebook resource websites Sample pages for international and domestic Special waiting parent section. If you get really stuck, there are three full-length examples in the back section, including one for China adoptions. Her life experiences as an adoptee combined with doing lifebook seminars with adoptive parents all over the country, gives Beth a special perspective on lifebooks. Most importantly, Beth has made countless lifebooks with children in her role as an adoption specialist in Massachusetts. Beth O'Malley has helped thousands of adoptive families give their children the answers and security they crave. This book is an indispensable guide to making your child's lifebook. You will refer to it for years to come!
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Lifebooks Creating A Treasure For The Adopted Child May 23, 2002
A. Hillen (CA USA)
79 out of 79 found this review helpful
As an adoptive parent and an adoption educator, I have looked at many, many books and other sources on the topic of "creating a lifebook." This book is by far the most enlightened, meaningful and relevant book out there. I have already bought several copies for my friends and for our homstudy agency. Most so called lifebooks focus on scrapbooking concepts. This is the only one I have found that talks about CONTENT. Not only what to write about, but WHY certain information needs to be included. It's really a "How-to on Lifebooks" AND a "Talking About Adoption" book rolled into one. The author has a a gift (and a unique and credible perspective) for synthesizing this critical and delicate topic into a clear and actionable tool for adoptive families. I have been putting off creating a lifebook for my two internationally adopted children for the last three years because the task seemed so daunting. After reading this book I was actually excited about getting started. Best of all I did it -and I urge any adoptive parent to buy this book!
Lifebook Inspiration May 26, 2002
K. Campbell (Kennesaw, GA United States)
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
Beth O'Malley's book is an inspiration to any family born through adoption. I never had a clear understanding of what a lifebook is until reading her book. I adopted my daughter from China in 1997 and had yet to write her lifebook. When I received the book, I read it in one sitting and immediately began to write the text for my daughter's lifebook! Finally! The information I sought was described and formatted in easy to follow directions. My daughter's lifebook is almost completed. I highly recommend this book to ALL families that have children born to their family through adoption. The lifebook story has made a significant impact on my daughter and brought up many opportunities for us to discuss birthparents and her feelings about her birthfamily. You won't be disappointed with this purchase!
An absolute must! July 20, 2000
Carolyn E. Smith, Executive Director, Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange, Inc. (MARE) (Boston, MA United States)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Beth O'Malley's LifeBooks: Creating a Treasure for the Adopted Child is a pure joy to read. Vital information is presented in a touching and personal manner that makes you feel as if Beth is right there with you, guiding you through the process. You will see that a LifeBook can have an immeasurable, positive impact on a child's identity, self-esteem and perception of family. Particularly for a child who is removed from birth family due to neglect or abuse, a LifeBook can help the child come to peace with their past and provides a solid foundation for them to look towards the future. I believe Beth's book is essential reading for everyone involved in adoption and foster care. Carolyn E. Smith, Executive Director, Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange
You Owe It to Yourself and Your Child September 24, 2002
Cathy Stucker (Sugar Land, TX USA)
24 out of 27 found this review helpful
Beth O'Malley understands adoption, both from her perspective as an adoptee and from her many years in working with adoptive families. Her experience, understanding and compassion shine through in this helpful, step-by-step guide.Beth walks with you through the process, and makes even the toughest questions seem easy to handle. Don't delay. You owe it to yourself and your child to get this book and start creating your child's lifebook.
22 years too late September 27, 2000
Kate G. (Massachusetts, USA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
My mother is a social worker and she uses this book in her work. My mother brought the book home for me to look at. As an adoptee, I feel this book is a wonderful way for adoptive children to understand their history and to have a connection with their biological parents. I wish this book had been written 22 years ago and then maybe I wouldn't have so many unanswered questions.
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