[dylav]

Does anyone have any advice on what books to read for pre-adoptive parents regarding Ethiopian adoptions? I am trying to get my hands on as much information as I can.

Also are there any type of camps or culture groups, language classes or parent associations for Ethiopian children and parents once he/she is adopted?


Thanks.

[vivismom]

I was just looking through past messages- I can't believe you didn't get any responses to this!? I am bumping up your message so maybe someone will see it and offer advice that I am sure everyone will find helpful.

[ocracoke]

The one I would suggest the most is There Is No Me Without You by Melissa Faye Greene. It is about Ethiopia and the orphanages.

You can also check out PBS and netflix to see what movies they have about Ethiopia. There is suppose to be a really good movie about the Fistula issues but I can't remember the name at the moment. Also check out Amharickids.com to see if there are kid appropriate books that could be helpful.

Samantha

[renee-albright]

I think A Walk to Beautiful is the movie your thinking of ..you can watch it online at the NOVA website

[ocracoke]

That's the one. I haven't seen yet but I have heard it is very good.

Samantha

[KarynB]

Originally Posted by ocracoke

The one I would suggest the most is There Is No Me Without You by Melissa Faye Greene. It is about Ethiopia and the orphanages.

Samantha

I am just finishing this book now and it really is one of the best books I've read on the AIDS crisis and Ethiopia/Africa and the "orphan problem" its created. I like it because it is personal and emotional (seriously I have broken down wailing - not just sniffling - in certain parts) but it also gives tons fo facts and real info on the crisis in a super readable way. It also gives a really nice account on basic Ethiopian history which I was completely ignorant on. I myself have written tons of papers for school on HIV and sub-Saharan Africa, and I worked at the federal government level as an HIV/AIDS policy advisor and I have learned tons that is just not discussed in other books or articles. Caveat - you may not want to read it if you want a small family - it really makes you want to take in as many of these kids as you possibly can!

[renee-albright]

i watched a walk to beautiful online..very touching story i hope to buy the dvd at some point..
Just started reading there is no me without you yesterday very good read so far.

[Petsitter]

Originally Posted by dylav

Also are there any type of camps or culture groups, language classes or parent associations for Ethiopian children and parents once he/she is adopted?

Thanks.

We are members of our local FCC for our Chinese son. There was nothing like this in our area for families for Ethiopian children, so I started one. Contact local agencies and see if they can put you in touch with other who have adopted, or check out the Yahoo group for IA for your state.