Adoption Nation: Revised and Updated
Pertman’s exposure to and knowledge of adoption—its history, current events and policy, and advocacy—are evident, as is his compassion for those who are part of adoption. Pertman has acquired ten additional years of expertise and, as importantly, the same in parenting—adoptive parenting. Pertman doesn’t shy away from admitting that his perspectives, like adoption, have evolved. I was very curious as to what Pertman would include in this revision, especially since it so closely resembles the first, right down to the chapter titles. Adoption Nation : So much has changed in the adoption world over the past Wearing both “hats” serves the purpose of Adoption Nation well, providing a nice balance of professional tone and a capitvating voice....
the federal and state levels are actually working: More and more kids are getting homes from foster care, and we're having some real success,” said Adam Pertman, executive director of the Evan B. Donaldson Institute and author of “Adoption Nation.
