Monthly Archives: October 2021

Adoption is Paradoxical

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Judith Land

“Some adoptees are full of internal tensions that seem irreconcilable. Their lives are paradoxical. They act like comedians on stage, making everyone around them laugh. Still, they are deeply internally conflicted and emotionally troubled.” Judith Land Truth is rarely pure … Continue reading →

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Adoption is a Twist of Fate

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Judith Land

“Giving a child up for adoption should never be like playing the Wheel of Fortune or the thrill provided by Russian roulette with a delicious cocktail in hand. Choice determines everything. Some parents treat life as a risky crapshoot. The … Continue reading →

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“A New Adoption Classic”

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Judith Land

5.0 out of 5 stars  A book review by Donna Montalbano, Radio Host Adoption Detective: Memoir of an Adopted Child belongs in the pantheon of adoption classics. It is a powerful, complex, and unforgettable journey of an adopted child from birth … Continue reading →

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Four Kinds of Adoption

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Judith Land

“There are four kinds of adoption: nefarious, forgivable, warranted, and praiseworthy.” Judith Land “DNA has overridden centuries of secretive sealed birth and adoption records intended to withhold the identity of biological parents from public disclosure confidentially.” Judith Land As the … Continue reading →

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