{"product_id":"should-i-adopt-ray-guarendi-9781682782576","title":"Adoption: Straight Answers from a Psychologist and Adoptive Father of Ten","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you know anyone who is looking for straightforward information about adoption for themselves or others? Are you interested in learning more about adoption and finding answers to common concerns?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his latest book, \u003ci\u003eAdoption: Should You, Could You, and Then What?\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Ray Guarendi -- renowned clinical psychologist and father of ten adopted children -- provides authentic answers to challenging, real-life questions. With humor and wisdom, Dr. Ray draws from professional and personal experience, as well as scientific research, to allay frequent misconceptions. Issues he addresses include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efrustrations about the adoption process, including why couples have to wait so long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehealthy motives and reasons to adopt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to make adopted children feel special\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadopting children of various ages and if it will impact \"birth order\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erelationships (if any) between adopted children and their birth parents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erearing children with \"special needs\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadopting children of other races\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etips for responding to difficult reactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etalking to children about their adoption stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhether adoptive children should be treated differently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Ray's counsel in \u003ci\u003eAdoption\u003c\/i\u003e is relatable to all families. In an increasingly socially disconnected world, Dr. Ray reminds us that, through commitment and bonding, parents enable children to thrive at \"home and beyond.\" In discussing how to choose, live, and love adoption, Dr. Ray emphasizes that \"a loving, strong parent can do much to put a child on the path to recovery\" and counsels, \"Never let the opinions of others overrule your decision to adopt.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ray Guarendi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1682782573\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781682782576\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ewtn Publishing Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/21\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 165\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.60d","brand":"Ray Guarendi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44077747208447,"sku":"9781682782576","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_40638471-4310-41bb-a6e0-d7715a32811e.jpg?v=1685471568","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/should-i-adopt-ray-guarendi-9781682782576","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}