As most of you know, Kamikze is adopted, so anything adoption hits home with us. For many years prior to her adoption, I was a volunteer in orphanages abroad, and knew that when the time came, I would adopt. When I had the chance to review “Adopted Ed” by Darren Maddern (himself an adoptee), I knew I had to jump at it!
“This simple and beautifully illustrated story is about an adopted little boy and his journey through his early years. Sensitive and likable, we’re with Eddie the moment he learns he’s adopted. At school when he is teased by bullies about being adopted, his mom coaches him through the situation, which ultimately sets the course of his life with personal empowerment. Over time, Eddie feels a strong “void” and becomes curious about his biological parents, which ultimately leads him to find out more. ADOPTED ED concludes with a section of famous people who were adopted.”
Kamikaze was quiet about the book. Not much expressed, but she gets like that sometimes about [Read more…]
