From the Book - Regular Print
Chapter 1 Discover the Sweet Spot of Success 3 --
Chapter 2 Look at Life with Adoption Savvy 18 --
Chapter 3 Beware of Mixed Feelings 34 --
Chapter 4 See the Big Picture 44 --
Chapter 5 Know When and How to Talk about Birth and Adoption 58 --
Chapter 6 Know That Being Different Is a Good Thing 76 --
Chapter 7 Settle the "Real-Parent" Question 86 --
Chapter 8 Step Up to the Plate with Confidence 99 --
Chapter 9 Evaluate Your Emotional Health 108 --
Chapter 10 Get Down and Dirty 120 --
Chapter 11 Discover What Really Comforts your Child 134 --
Chapter 12 Strive for Parent/Child Intimacy 146 --
Chapter 13 Redeem Insensitive Remarks about Adoption 159 --
Chapter 14 Honor Your Child's Birth Parents 171 --
Chapter 15 Refuse Guilt Trips 185 --
Chapter 16 Deal with Perfectionism 197 --
Chapter 17 Assess Stress 207 --
Chapter 18 Extablish a Support System 215 --
Chapter 19 Celebrate the Miracle of Your Family 230 --
Chapter 20 Press On in Hope 243.