Open Adoption, Open Heart
The world of adoption has changed dramatically over the past
twenty years. No longer do biological parents have to say goodbye to their
child forever. They now have more options when deciding the type of adoption to
pursue, such as open adoption. Open adoption creates the opportunity for a
special relationship between biological parents, the adoptive parents, and the
child.
Open Adoption, Open Heart is an inspiring and true
story, which takes the reader deeper into the feelings and emotions experienced
by adoptive parents. As you read this incredible story, you will experience the
joys, difficulties, and amazing victories facing adoptive couples. Russell and
his wife, Jammie, invite you to share in their inspiring and heartwarming
journey.
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Book Trailer:
From the Author: While my book's
primary audience was thought to be those hoping to adopt, close to half of the
books I've sold are simply people who want to read about our story and how
adoption is different now than it used to be- and they have not adopted nor do
they plan to adopt.
About the Author:
Russell Elkins was born on Andrews Air Force Base near
Washington, D.C., in the fall of 1977. Along with his five siblings, he and his
military family moved around a lot, living in eight different houses by the
time he left for college at age 17. Although his family movedaway from Fallon,
Nevada, just a few months after he moved out, he still considers that little
oasis in the desert to be his childhood hometown. He and his family now live in
the Boise, Idaho area.
Russell has always been a family man at heart, looking
forward to the day when he could be a husband and a father. It took him a
little while, but eventually his eyes locked onto a beautiful blonde, and he
has never looked away. Russell and Jammie were married in 2004. Years of struggling
with infertility left Russell and Jammie with a decision to make and their
lives changed dramatically when they decided to adopt.
Russell and Jammie have adopted two beautiful children, Ira
and Hazel, and have embraced their role as parents through open adoption. Both
are actively engaged in the adoption community by communicating through social
media, taking part in discussion panels, and writing songs about adoption.
Russell also writes a weekly post for Adoption.com and contributes regularly to
Adoption Voices Magazine.
Links
Tour Giveaway:
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Elkins
Ends 12/23/12
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Blog Tour Schedule: http://iamareadernotawriter.blogspot.com/2012/10/open-heart-open-adoption-blog-tour.html
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