Also presented are stories about the families and individuals who adopt them for reasons as numerous and varied as the children themselves. Anyone who has adopted, has been adopted, has planned an adoption, or has worked in adoption will recognize and appreciate the variety of challenges and successes illustrated in these stories. And for families considering adoption, the genuine, informative voices heard in each chapter bring to life the emotional and legal complexity of adoption."--BOOK JACKET.

Volumes include: Statutory record.

"Parents By Choice is an excellent guide for researching adoption as a method for building a family. It is informative and enjoyable. I highly recommend this book for any prospective parent or parents wishing to pursue a domestic or international adoption." --Chriss Barnes, Small Miracles International "Few books move me to tears and laughter any more, but Parents By Choice did. The book is wonderful, so full of humor and warmth." --Judy Stigger, LCSW, The Cradle Society, Author of Coping with Infertility and Conspicuous Families Parents By Choice is a user-friendly book with easy to digest chapters, terminology, and questions concerning adoption and parenting of an infant and a toddler. Parents By Choice is an invaluable resource for potential parents, explaining the paperwork, financial, and emotional expectations of adoption as a normal, healthy option for creating a family. The authors, adoptive parents, present their story in an honest, engaging dialog full of knowledge and perspectives, which allow for a realistic view of living the process.