Author

Publication

2008-03-28 - Lexington Books

Language

English

Word Count

89,000 words, Guess

Page Count

356 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780739124925
  • Open LibraryOL10658182M

Classifications

  • LCCE98.I54N38 2008
  • LCCE98.I54 S56 2008

Description

"Native American Transracial Adoptees Tell Their Stories presents twenty interviews with Native American adoptees raised in non-Native homes. Through the in-depth interviews they conduct with each participant, the authors explore complex questions of cultural identity formation. The participants of the study represent a range of positive and negative experiences of transracial adoption. Regardless of their personal experiences, however, all twenty respondents indicate that they are supporters of the Indian Child Welfare Act and that they believe that Native children should be raised in Native households whenever possible. However, eighteen of the twenty respondents concede that non-Native families can raise Native children to be happy, healthy, well-adjusted adults. Through the interviews, Rita J. Simon and Sarah Hernandez allow readers to better understand the different experiences of Native American adoptees."--Jacket.

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  • Native American Transracial Adoptees Tell Their StoriesHardcoverLexington Books2008-03-28

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