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What type of adoption writing do you do?

Book author

What is your connection to adoption?

Adoption Professional, Interested in Adoption, Other

In 100 words or less, tell us about yourself. Include at least 1 link to some adoption-related writing you've done.

After eleven years in foster care, I attended Wesleyan University and Harvard Law School. I am now a lawyer who works on behalf of children in child welfare systems.

I have been active in improving procedures for foster care adoptions and the benefits available to prospective parents trying to adopt a foster child. I am fortunate to have worked on the creation of National Adoption Day, a celebration for parents adopting foster children.

I am also the author of Hope's Boy, a memoir about my childhood in foster care. Please see HopesBoy.com

Do you have a Website or blog?

http://hopesboy.com

Hope's Boy, The True Story of a Young Mother's Struggle with Mental Illness and Her Son's Life in Foster Child Without Her

My memoir, Hope's Boy, was recently released from Hyperion Books. Hope's Boy is the story of my young mother's struggle with mental illness, and my life without her as a foster child after I was taken from her at age seven.

After eleven years in foster care, I attended Wesleyan University and Harvard Law School. I am now a lawyer who works on behalf of women and children living in poverty or involved in child welfare systems. I worked to improve the process and procedures involved in adopting children out of foster care, as well as with the establishment of National Adoption Day.

Hope's Boy has been fortunate to receive some outstanding reviews. It has been named a:

NY Times Bestseller
LA Times Bestseller
Publishers' Weekly Bestseller
People Magazine Critic's Choice
LA Times Discoveries Book
Reader's Digest Featured Book
2008 Elle Magazine Readers' Prize
Borders Original Voices Pick
Book Sense Pick

I'd be honored if you would take a look at it, and would very much like to hear your thoughts. For more information, please see HopesBoy.com

Thank you,
Andrew Bridge

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At 5:56pm on August 14, 2008, Laura Christianson said…: Hi Andrew,

Glad you've joined us here at Adoption Writers. I look forward to learning more about your book and adding it to my list of "must reads."

Laura

At 7:48am on May 30, 2008, Joanna Freitag said…: Hi Andrew,

Thanks for the friend request. Keep up your amazing work! The foster-adoption system in the U.S. definitely needs more advocates like you.

I plan on adding your book to my summer "must read" list.

All My Best,

Joanna

At 6:00pm on May 29, 2008, Jillanne said…: Andrew, you're amazing. What a gift you are to foster children in this country. I'm a writer. Let me know if I can help further your cause.

Jillanne

At 11:52am on May 29, 2008, Sherry Kyle said…: Hi Andrew,
Andrew,
Thanks for the friend request. I checked out your website. You have an incredible story to tell and I'm so glad that you are dedicating your life to children in foster care. We need people like you to advocate for our children. We adopted our youngest daughter from the foster care system. She is such a blessing to our family. God bless—Sherry

At 11:49am on May 29, 2008, Heidi Strawser said…: Thanks for adding me as a friend here at Adoption Writers. I've been viewing your videos and your book looks like a fantastic read.
I do reviews on my blog and am always looking for ways to promote adoption among the homeschooling community. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help promote your book.
Welcome to Adoption Writers,
Heidi

At 10:59am on May 29, 2008, Sharon Beth Brani said…: Thank you Andrew for the friend request. Quite honestly I read your book about 3 weeks ago and I was moved to tears. What a story you have to share. I know that many opportunities will come your way because of your honesty and sensitivity in telling your story. Glad to have you part of this group.