The Boy with Two Names
The Boy with Two Names
The Boy with Two Names is one of those special, rare books that touches the heartstrings of adult readers, but also has potential to be a favorite children's book. It deals with the transition of an adopted baby from his birth mother to his adoptive parents. It beautifully and gently depicts the love on both sides, as well as the difficulty of the decision. A must-read, especially for people in the adoptive process.
The Boy with Two Names is one of those special, rare books that touches the heartstrings of adult readers, but also has potential to be a favorite children's book. It deals with the transition of an adopted baby from his birth mother to his adoptive parents. It beautifully and gently depicts the love on both sides, as well as the difficulty of the decision. A must-read, especially for people in the adoptive process.
Years ago, the author was inspired to write The Boy with Two Names when someone close to her chose open adoption for her child. She felt the need to create a piece that could join and connect the birth mother, adoptive family and the child together. She wanted to honor the love and sacrifice of the birth mother as well as ensure that the child understood that all around they were surrounded by love.Â
If you are going through the open adoption process yourself, have loved ones that are or are striving to be, or you have interaction with children and would love a literature piece to open up the conversation about open adoption, this book is for you!