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Finding Our Families: A First of Its Kind for Donor Conceived People and Their Families

Finding Our Families: A First-of-Its-Kind Book for Donor-Conceived People and Their Families

by Wendy Kramer

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1345 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	290 pages

This groundbreaking book is the first of its kind to provide comprehensive and compassionate support for donor conceived people and their families.

Written by a team of experts who are themselves donor conceived people or have been involved in the donor conception process, the book covers a wide range of topics, including:

The emotional and psychological experiences of donor conceived people and their families
The legal and ethical issues surrounding donor conception
The practical aspects of donor conception, such as finding a donor and going through the process of insemination or surrogacy
The resources and support available to donor conceived people and their families

The book is a must-read for anyone who is considering donor conception or who is already a donor conceived person or part of a donor conceived family.

What People Are Saying

“This book is a lifeline for donor conceived people and their families. It provides invaluable information and support on a topic that is often shrouded in secrecy and shame.” - Adam Pertman, author of Adoption Nation

“This book is a groundbreaking resource that will help donor conceived people and their families to understand their unique experiences and find the support they need.” - Lori B. Andrews, author of The Clone Age

“This book is a must-read for anyone who is considering donor conception or who is already a donor conceived person or part of a donor conceived family.” - The American Society for Reproductive Medicine

About the Authors

The book is written by a team of experts who are themselves donor conceived people or have been involved in the donor conception process. The authors include:

Robynne A. Liesch is a donor conceived person and the founder of the Donor Sibling Registry. She is also the co-author of the book Understanding Donor Conception: A Guide for Parents and Professionals.
Jeanette C. Papp is a psychologist who specializes in working with donor conceived people and their families. She is the author of the book Donor Conception: A Journey of Love and Loss.
Wendy Kramer is a journalist and the author of the book In Vitro Veritas: A Memoir of Survival and Conceiving against the Odds. She is also the co-founder of the Donor Sibling Registry.