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FINALLY! A children’s book for children adopted from ALL of Eastern Europe! This full-color book is illustrated by the author from first-hand knowledge of Eastern European "Children's Homes" (orphanages). It is an emotional and real adoption story for children. JUST WAITING FOR MY FAMILY describes life in an ex-Soviet-style "Childrens Home" as a child waits for a real family and the beginning of an adoption journey. The author was united with her sons in Bulgaria. She has written this tale of adoption from the child’s point of view. This is the often requested story she used to tell her boys when they first came home with her. From these words they seemed to gain some measure of reassurance and peace during those stressful times, and learned that they were not, by any means, alone in their feelings. This is a story you can read to children over and over again, through many stages of development, providing an ideal opportunity for open discussion with children who were adopted, as well as their siblings, friends, and family. It is one to which most children adopted from Eastern European and Ex-Soviet style Children's Homes can relate.

About the Author:

Terry Mandeille is a Psychiatric RN in the Greater Seattle area. She has worked with children and families for several decades. Terry and Bob were united with their sons Velizar and Anton in Bulgaria. "This is the tale I used to tell our boys when they first came home iwth us," says Terry. "From these words they seemed to gather some measure of reassurance and peace during those stressful times. I hope that this story may help other children who were adopted from ex-Soviet style "Children's Homes" realize that they are not, by any means, alone." This is Ms. Mandeville's first children's book.

Book Review:

Comments from families who ordered "JUST WAITING FOR MY FAMILY": "It really is a great way to explain a child's story." "I love the book, I got teary reading it, so sweet and so powerful." " I'm happy to see another book that our Eastern European kids can relate to." "Congratulations Terry, for the wonderful work you have done writing an important book for you, your boys and all of us." "You have been wonderful especially in the communiction department." "Some day, I too, will have to write a children's book about the adoption of my two children from Kurdjali, Bulgaria... They ask me constantly to tell the story. For now, we gladly bought your book to share with our two." "Congratulations on your accomplishment!!!" "VERY COOL!" "Terry this is sooooo coool! Congratulations!!! ... I am so ordering this baby up and a couple more for christmas presents."

Order/Contact Info:

Send $14.95, plus $3.95 shipping and handling to: Terry M. Mandeville 7933 NE 124th St. Kirkland, WA 98034 USA Or look for it by title, JUST WAITING FOR MY FAMILY, on EBay and use Pay Pal.

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