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What relatives and friends must know by patricia irwin, 2001. Pat has been a writer, speaker, educator and advocate on adoption topics for nearly 20 years. This book is designed for grandparents and family members of. This is an informative book, giving sound advice on many aspects of adoption to both the public and prospective adoptive parents, such as open vs. Prolific adoption writer patricia irwin johnston is herself an adoptive parent of three. Editions for adoption is a family affair what relatives and friends must know.
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