Brown Babies, Pink ParentsBy Amy Ford$14.95; Triple M Productions
 Written with compassion, and from the perspective of "been there, done that," Brown Babies, Pink Parents is an amazing new resource for transracial adoptive families. Amy Ford, a white adoptive mother of three black daughters, subtitles her book "A Practical Guide to Transracial Parenting." But when I recommend this book (to every family I know who is thinking about or already involved in a transracial adoption), I describe it as "a girlfriend's guide."
Ford’s wisdom took her years to acquire, and she has packaged it into a heartfelt and humorous book. I easily read it in a day, all the while laughing and crying at the author’s adventures as a transracial parent.'
Along with insightful anecdotes, Brown Babies, Pink Parents carries much practical information for white parents raising black kids. Ford gives us tips on skin care and hair care, and tells us why these are so important to the black child's identity.
The topic of white privilege is also addressed, in a way that will make parents say, "Yes! I get that!" As an advocate for greater transracial adoption education and preparation, Ford walks the walk and talks the talk.
Reviewed by Robyn Gobbel, LCSW, a therapist and adoption homestudy specialist (gobbelcounseling.com/blog), based in Bastrop, Texas. Back To Book Reviews ©2013 Adoptive Families. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. |
Comments
I couldn't agree with this review more. I have read this book, and it is FANTASTIC. It's well-written, funny, wise, heart felt and extremely informative. Whenever I meet people with a young transracial family, I tell them they MUST get this book.
Posted by: Tiffany at 8:30am Jan 19
While it's a great handbook for adoptive parents, it should also be a 'must read' for parents in the consideration phase of their adoption process. It will give them a great jump on the knowledge curve!
Posted by: Evelyn C. at 9:58am Jan 19
This is a great guide for anyone just thinking about adopting a child of color. The list of self check questions is worth the price of the book alone. The book is amazingly readable as well. Amy has a nice way of weaving the humor with the serious.
Posted by: Becky at 10:42am Jan 19
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