Back to the Beginning
Remarkable True Stories of Adoption Searches & Reunions
From the Case Files of Research Etc.
"The rollercoaster of emotions will move you to have a better understanding of 'why' and 'how' an adopted person and a birthparent feel the need to go “Back to the Beginning” of the person they are searching for."
~ Rachel, California
"I've read it twice and recommend it to every single person involved in the adoption process. Then I'd recommend it to every person outside of the process." ~ Judy Starbuck, Scottsdale, AZ
"The investigators who wrote this book are not 'typical' private investigators. They are more like crusaders out to help people whose 'normal' family pattern was disrupted and who rarely have anywhere to turn."
~ Leroy, Oak Harbor, WA
"As a psychologist who has helped many clients get the courage to begin a search, and someone who just enjoys reading, I highly recommend Back to the Beginning." ~ A Psychologist, Phoenix, AZ
"From the ins and outs of Private Investigation to the beautiful, touching and heartwarming stories, I could not put it down!" ~ C. Briskman, Vashon Island, WA
"Lots of twists and turns and human drama, both happy and sad." ~ A Police Officer, Tempe, AZ
Research Etc. Publishing®
Released in May, 2008, this book is a compilation of true adoption search stories from the case files of Research Etc., and offers a fascinating glimpse into the often secretive world of search and reunion from the viewpoints of triad members and the investigators who worked on their cases.
Adoption searches are unique to each person involved. Some clients simply want medical histories. For others the stakes are much higher:
- A daughter seeking to understand the trauma her birthmother went through at the time of relinquishment
- A son wanting to set the record straight on his own family history
- A birthfather who never even saw his daughter when she was born, but never forgot her
- A birthmother who wants reassurance that she did the right thing when she placed her child for adoption 21 years ago.
This book offers not only true reunion stories that touch the heart, but invaluable experience in understanding the dynamics of adoption reunions from the perspective of all those involved in the Adoption Triad.
Book Events Calendar
Tuesday September 23, 2008
"Speaking of Adoption"
Don't miss Donna Montalbano's interview with Judy Andrews and Kristen Hamilton on live radio!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 2:00 pm EST (11:00 am AZ Time)
www.SpeakingOfAdoptionRadio.com
If you miss the broadcast, there will be a link to the archived interview on the site!
Friday September 12, 2008
Interview with Oliva Fierro on Good Morning Arizona, KTVK Channel 3
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Friday, September 12, 2008 - Open to the public
Book Event at Changing Hands Bookstore
Tempe, AZ
Kristen will read an excerpt from the book and Ava & Judy will join in on
a Question and Answer session regarding adoption searches
Two reunited family members will also be present to answer questions
7:00 p.m.
Changing Hands Bookstore
6428 s. McClintock Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 730-0205
Located on the SW Corner of McClintock & Guadalupe
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - Open to the public
Desert Sleuth Chapter, Sisters In Crime
Ava, Judy and Kristen will be the speakers at the monthly meeting.
6:30 p.m.
Cafe Carumba
7303 E. Indian School Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-947-8777
The Zonie Report
By Alison Miller · September 11, 2008
TEMPE — Most people never experience what it is like not knowing who their real birth parents are. The book, Back to the Beginning ($18.95, Perfect Paperback), gives readers... [Read more]
***Booksellers and Libraries, please contact us to order:
1-800-992-3571 or RSearchEtc@aol.com
The retail price for the book is $18.95, available at:
CHANGING HANDS BOOKSTORE
6428 South McClintock Dr
Tempe, Arizona 85283
480-730-0205
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Book Details:
ISBN: 0981641202 ISBN-13: 9780981641201
Format: Paperback, 200pp
Publisher: Research Etc., Incorporated
Pub. Date: May 2008
Authors: Ava Friddle, Judy Andrews, & Kristen Hamilton
with Joe Bardin
