Non-Fiction Books for Adults

Welcoming a New Brother or Sister Through Adoption

By Arleta James

Arleta James, a therapist specializing in adoption and attachment, has been working closely with families for more than a dozen years. Her expertise shines through in this comprehensive guide (not just for families pursuing a second adoption!) that’s filled with real-life examples and practical advice.

So I Was Thinking About Adoption

By Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P.

Free downloadable book.

The Open-Hearted Way to Open Adoption

By Lori Holden with Crystal Hass

"This is a beautifully honest, thoughtful, and enlightened guide—a book I wish my parents could have read before they adopted me. Keeping the well-being of the adopted child in mind, Lori explains why it’s so important to help heal the split between a child’s biography and biology. I encourage you to set aside any preconceived thoughts you have about openness in adoption and take a look. I recommend this to all of the adoptive and foster families I work with."