Book Review: A CHANCE IN THE WORLD

By Kelly DiBenedetto, LMHC, ATR | May 29, 2018

A CHANCE IN THE WORLD, the incredibly powerful story of author Steve Pemberton’s youth in the foster care system, highlights the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity and persist to make dreams a reality.

Book Review – FAR FROM THE TREE by Robin Benway

By Jennifer Eckert, LICSW | January 25, 2018

FAR FROM THE TREE by Robin Benway addresses almost every topic that comes up in the world of adoption: identity, race, culture, fitting in, grief, loss, abandonment, trust, shame, and feeling misunderstood.

Book Review: Courage to Soar by Simone Biles

By KC Craig, LICSW | June 28, 2017

At BPAR, we review books we find helpful in educating about the adoptee experience. I recently read COURAGE TO SOAR by Simone Biles and wanted…