Lifebooks: Creating a Treasure for the Adopted Child Updated and Revised

In this adoption classic, Beth (who is both an adopte,adoptive parent, and social worker of 28 years) guides you step-by-step and page-by-page just as if she were right there with you. It's all explained in full detail with a light touch of humor. Would you like to preview an actual sample before you get started? That's covered, too, with three full-length examples in the back section which include: Domestic/Infant , Foster-Adopt , and International. This best seller is an easy-to- read guide. It is filled with sample wording explaining many difficult topics. It contains help for toddlers as well as teens.The lifebook process prepares you to talk about delicate subjects as well as adoption basics. Best of all, in the end, your child has an unique book that captures their often complicated life story.

Beth O'Malley is an adoptee, adoptive mom and professional in the field of adoption. With a Masters in Counseling from American University in Washington D.C., Beth worked as a social worker in Boston's inner city in 1984 for 28 years. In 2011, she updated the now classic, Lifebooks: Creating a Treasure for the Adopted Child. based on her many years of experience.

This best-selling book has helped thousands of parents and children create lifebooks and change their lives.