The \ by Janine Myung Ja


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ISBN : 1512331538
ISBN-10 : 9781512331530
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 194
Publication : First published June 18, 2015

This collection, compiled by Korean adoptees, serves as a tribute to transracially adopted people sent all over the world. It has been hailed to be the first book to give Korean adoptees the opportunity to speak freely since the pioneering of intercountry adoption after the Korean War. If you were adopted, you are not alone. These stories validate the experiences of all those who have been ridiculed or outright abused but have found the will to survive, thrive, and share their tale. Adopted people all over the world are reclaiming the right to truth and access to birth documents. This book is a living testament on why previous "orphans" do not endorse the profitable Evangelical Orphan Movement. Those who work in the human rights field, whistleblowers, or adopted, will see the value of this book. After years of forced "positivity" led by the profiteers, it is time to be real. These are real stories from individuals no longer serving the adoption pioneers' fanciful wishes and advertising campaigns. Read this book before you pay adoption agency fees. These courageous narratives could save you tens of thousands of dollars or prevent you from obtaining a child unethically. Be the first to read these narratives and join the ever-expanding Adoption Truth and Transparency Worldwide Network. It's never too late to walk in awareness!

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  • Moon Kim

    The Vance Twins did it again by collecting adopted people’s voices but this time from Korea who have been scatter to many countries all over the world. Korean adoptees who have made the news, such as Monte Haines and Adam Crasper are included, who have been deported and still waiting to return to America. The adoption industry needs to stop labeling children as orphans in order to process them overseas is what I think needs to happen.

  • Laura

    Very emotional read

    Excellent for those that have experienced transracial adoption and for those of us that love and support them. It opens your eyes to their world and feelings.

  • Megan

    Some incredibly heartbreaking stories (trigger warning). I honestly felt like some of the essays were my own personal diary pages — they resonated with me in a profound way.

  • Ray Christianson

    The best book on Korean adoption because it comes from adoptees and not from the adoptive parents. I am amazed by the courage these writers have. Excellent book. Thank you so much sharing with the public. Everyone needs to know about the hidden side of adoption. If not, history tends to repeat itself. Kudos to all Korean adoptees! I'm just floored. I thought I was all alone. This book has truly helped me to see that there are other adoptees out there. I'm also amazed that Janine has taken care of her adoptive father for more than 30 years after a accident that left him forever disabled. :'0 thank you Janine for taking the time to get these books out to the world.