Audrey S. (auddiemae) - reviewed on 7/14/2010 + 63 more book reviews

As a mother who adopted a child who ended up having Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in the 70's before there were answers, I would say this book is terrible. The book is a "happily ever after" version of adoption, with no real insight into problems that can exist.

Babies are cute and wonderful: but, they grow up into adults. The mental and physical problems that are genetic can be passed down. Parents MUST be made aware that these things can and do happen, even under the best circumstances. You may have recessive gene traits that causes a lifetime of horrendous medical expenses not evident at birth. All these things need to be considered.

I love my daughter dearly; however, she disrupted our lives daily, and the medical expenses were beyond our means. I know of one couple who adopted two children from "wonderful" families. One has inherited schizrophrenia; one ADDHD.

I would do it all over again as I LOVE my daughter dearly: however, when an author is writing a book of this type, it should include both pros and cons so couples can be prepared, or at least knowledgable of possible consequences.

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