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• NPR Broadcasts "Adoption in America" Series

  Published: July 26, 2007, 11:13 pm

  Tags: News Issues And Commentary, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Adoption In America Series, Laura Christianson, Npr

  series called "Adoption in America." Here are links to each of the stories in the series:Transracial adoption insights from a mother and son (July 23, 2007) The dark side of international adoption (July 24, 2007) Korean-American reflects on life as an adoptee (July 25, 2007) An adult adoptee reunites with her birth mother

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• Laura Christianson Guests on 'Today's Breathing Room' Radio

  Published: July 25, 2007, 7:00 pm

  Tags: Laura S Life, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Candace House, Laura Christianson, Today S Breathing Room

  Adoption and adoption ministry were the topics of the day as I chatted with host, Candace House, on her radio show, "Today's Breathing Room." Candace and I talked adoption for nearly an hour. Some of the topics we discussed: Common adoption myths Adoption fees Helping an older adopted child "unpack" their emotional baggage

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• New Networking Site for Adoption Writers, Editors

  Published: July 22, 2007, 6:12 pm

  Tags: News Issues And Commentary, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Adoption Writers, Laura Christianson

  trends in the world of adoption publishing. When you join Adoption Writers (which is free) you can: Create your own "MySpace-esque" profile page and blog Participate in the forums I've created for:Adoption Authors Adoption Bloggers Journalists Writing About Adoption Editors and Publishers Seeking Adoption Writers Adoption

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• Tricia Goyer Publishes Interview With Adoption Author, Laura Christianson

  Published: July 20, 2007, 8:00 am

  Tags: Adoption Books, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Adoption Books, Laura Christianson, The Adoption Decision, The Adoption Network, Tricia Goyer

  news and information about adoption, visit www.laurachristianson.com, and check out my Exploring Adoption bookstore. Laura's book, The Adoption Network, has just been released. Click here to learn more about a limited-time offer:  Buy 1, Get 1 FREE! Only $12.95 for TWO books (including USPS shipping anywhere in the U.S.). Buy one for

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• TitleTrakk.com Reviews 'The Adoption Network' by Laura Christianson

  Published: July 17, 2007, 8:00 am

  Tags: Adoption Books, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Adoption Books, Book Reviews, Darcie Gudger, Laura Christianson, The Adoption Network, Titletrakk Com

  people become involved in adoption ministry as a practical means of demonstrating a pro-life stance. Interesting concept...I don't mention abortion at all in my book, but apparently, the numerous suggestions I offer for ways adoption networks can "look" got Darcie's mental wheels turning.Here are excerpts from her review of The Adoption

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• International Christian Retail Show 2007 Recap

  Published: July 15, 2007, 6:58 pm

  Tags: Adoption Books, Laura S Life, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Beverly Lewis, Cba, International Christian Retail Show, Jars Of Clay, Jenn Doucette, Karen Kingsbury, Kay Arthur, Laura Christianson, Melody Rossi, Michael Landon, Newsboys, Tom Davis, Veggie Tales

  I also promoted my two adoption-related books, The Adoption Network (did my first-book signing and had a blast), and The Adoption Decision (did a meet-and-greet and handed out postcards). Fun StuffIn addition to attending a lovely author dinner, where I met quite a few of my fellow Harvest House authors, I got to do more fun stuff. My

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• Orphan Hosting Programs - Weigh in With Your Opinions, Experiences

  Published: July 14, 2007, 8:00 am

  Tags: International Adoption, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Laura Christianson, Orphan Hosting Programs

  news and information about adoption, visit www.laurachristianson.com, and check out my Exploring Adoption bookstore. Laura's book, The Adoption Network, has just been released. Click here to learn more about a limited-time offer:  Buy 1, Get 1 FREE! Only $12.95 for TWO books (including USPS shipping anywhere in the U.S.). Buy one for

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• Retailers+Resources Reviews 'The Adoption Decision'

  Published: July 13, 2007, 8:00 am

  Tags: Adoption Books, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Adoption Books, Book Reviews, Cba, Laura Christianson, Retailers Resources Magazine, The Adoption Decision

  Review of The Adoption Decision, 7-07 For more news and information about adoption, visit www.laurachristianson.com, and check out my Exploring Adoption bookstore. Laura's book, The Adoption Network, has just been released. Click here to learn more about a limited-time offer:  Buy 1, Get 1 FREE! Only $12.95 for TWO books

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• Russia Reopens Adoptions to U.S.

  Published: July 12, 2007, 8:30 pm

  Tags: International Adoption, News Issues And Commentary, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Laura Christianson, Russian Adoption

  Today, "Russia Renews Adoption Agencies' Licenses," by Wendy Koch, July 10, 2007 For more news and information about adoption, visit www.laurachristianson.com, and check out my Exploring Adoption bookstore. Laura's book, The Adoption Network, has just been released. Click here to learn more about a limited-time offer:  Buy 1,

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• Laura's International Christian Retail Show Adventures - Day 1

  Published: July 7, 2007, 10:36 pm

  Tags: Laura S Life, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Atlanta, International Christian Retail Show, Laura Christianson

  Laura's book, The Adoption Network, has just been released. Click here to learn more about a limited-time offer:  Buy 1, Get 1 FREE! Only $12.95 for TWO books (including USPS shipping anywhere in the U.S.). Buy one for yourself and give the other one to a friend, colleague, clergyperson, or adoption professional. For more

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• Inspirational Story About Children With Down Syndrome

  Published: June 30, 2007, 4:49 pm

  Tags: Down Syndrome Adoption, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Barbara Curtis, Down Syndrome, Laura Christianson, Marriage Partnership

  this fall.Laura's book, The Adoption Network, has just been released. Click here to learn more about a limited-time offer:  Buy 1, Get 1 FREE! Only $12.95 for TWO books (including USPS first-class shipping anywhere in the U.S.). Buy one for yourself and give the other one to a friend, colleague, clergyperson, or adoption professional.

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• New Adoption Book Release: "The Adoption Network"

  Published: June 22, 2007, 9:51 pm

  Tags: Adoption Books, Laura S Life, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Books, Laura Christianson, The Adoption Network

  About 4,000 copies of The Adoption Network: Your Guide to Starting a Support System, arrived at my home yesterday (courtesy of my husband and our big pickup). I was at our 14-year-old son's baseball game when my hubby pulled our Ford F-350 into to the baseball field's parking lot. As Robert was heading my direction to show me the book, he

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• Wendy's Raises over $1 Million to Support Foster Care Adoption

  Published: June 22, 2007, 6:58 pm

  Tags: News Issues And Commentary, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption, Laura Christianson, Wendy S Wonderful Kids

  Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.  My family went and our kids (who were adopted) were thrilled that they could help support foster care adoption by ordering one of their favorite treats. Wendy's and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption announced that it met its fund-raising goal during last weekend's promotion by generating

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• Self Pub News Features 'The Adoption Network'

  Published: July 31, 2007, 9:18 pm

  Tags: Adoption Books, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Laura Christianson, Self Pub News, The Adoption Network, Tom Nixon

  Tom Nixon's Self Pub News blog featured The Adoption Network earlier this week. Nearly every day, Tom overviews a newly-published book. Tom and his wife, who just returned from a week at Ethiopian culture camp with their two adopted daughters, will be making a guest appearance on my blog in the near future.

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• Celebrating Adoption: Consortium of Photographers

  Published: August 1, 2007, 8:00 am

  Tags: News Issues Commentary, Adoption, Adoption Blogs, Celebrating Adoption, Finding Sweetness, Laura Christianson, Photographers

  I was reading the Finding Sweetness blog (by Kristin, who's waiting to adopt a baby from Vietnam), and learned about a site called Celebrating Adoption, a national organization of photographers who desire to donate their time photographing newly-formed adoptive families. It's worth a peek!

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