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Journey: An Orphan and Adoptee's Quest About the book "An extraordinarily moving piece of work," -- Dirck W. Brown, Ed.D. A German orphan adopted by American parents tells his story in this fast-paced autobiography. Outer Search/Inner Journey, the first book to describe international adoption from the foreign adoptee's perspective, is written in a flowing, narrative style drawing readers into the adoptee's unique struggle for identity. Author Peter F. Dodds adds a powerful dimension by skillfully weaving his thoughts and emotions through stories of childhood alienation, military service as an elite Army Ranger, the search for his birthmother, romantic relationships and travel to communist Czechoslovakia to uncover his past. Orphaned as an infant in post-WWII Germany, Peter is adopted by American parents and taken to the United States. As an adult he returns to Germany to find his heritage only to discover he has stepped into a labyrinth of mystery, adventure and romance. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, Outer Search\Inner Journey is the story of a man's transformation where the protagonist must ultimately confront himself. Bibliographic Information: Trade Paperback, 280 Pages, Aphrodite Publishing Company, April 1997 BINC: 6262499; ISBN: 1889702242 Price: $15.00 top Outer Search\Inner Journey: An Orphan and Adoptee's Quest Reviews The German American Journal "Without question, this is an extraordinary moving autobiographical work. The book illuminates the issue of international adoption, particularly the tragic problem of children who suffer the loss of being separated from not only their birth-parents, but also from their ancestral homeland and culture - their entire heritage." Adoption Today "We urge anyone involved with cultural issues to read this book. Dodds's description of his life is open, honest and painful. He writes smoothly, with no sentiments or regrets or self-pity. Well-written, thought provoking and intelligent." British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering "Much is written about adoption but rarely from the absolute point of view of the person adopted. Poetic and well written and deserves to be read by anyone interested in the psychological aspects of Intercountry adoption." Australian Adoption Research & Counseling Service "A beautifully written autobiography... a generous sharing of the toughest journey any of us will ever do and that is understanding, forgiving and knowing ourselves." The American Adoption Congress "A profound and beautiful piece of work, one that everyone interested in the mind and soul of an adopted person should read. This book is about ethnic heritage, and a strong indictment of the practice of snatching children out of their country and culture, whatever it may be." German Life "Thought provoking and brutally honest, this book is a disquieting look into international adoption as well as a glimpse into a tortured soul. Peter's story is a moving examination of a life-long struggle to escape from a cultural and emotional no-man's-land." Tacoma Reporter "A moving, seldom sentimental, always honest personal account--one that sounds a controversial alarm. Dodds forces his readers to look at international adoption in light of the issue of cultural displacement and asks if its worth it." People Searching News "Dodds is a gifted writer, spell-binding his readers with a saga that almost seems the work of a novelist. His life-long quest for belonging includes giving a message of hope. We give Outer Search\Inner Journey a five-star rating". New York Staats-Zeitung "Peter's search is described in an engaging and beautiful way, and is of interest for all those concerned with the German heritage in America, especially for those interested in children and what it means to grow up in America of German descent." top Outer Search\Inner Journey: An Orphan and Adoptee's Search Ordering Information Through Amazon.com: (click on the book to order)  |
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