When You Were Born in Vietnam: A Memory Book for Children Adopted from Vietnam

This is the most interesting and informative book I've seen yet dealing with adoptions through Vietnam. A very thorough book that has the most striking photos. Of course I had to take a number of small breaks to keep from tearing up too much when I read it out loud to my three boys. If you are adopting from Vietnam, this is the book you want.

I totally recommend this book! The pictures are lovely, and the text is excellent (best for ages 6 and up, although can be para-phrased for those younger). The pictures put clear images into my mind's eye, images that had been absent prior to reading this book. Further, seeing the orphanges and the caretakers, not to mention the beautiful children, have allowed me to visualize more clearly where my daughter will soon come from.I highly recommend this book to all, whether in the process of adopting, having already adopted or simply interested in a good, hearwarming read. You won't be disappointed!

I think the book is excellent.For those,such as myself who were adopted from Vietnam.

Every child adopted from an orphanage anywhere in the world--and every friend of every child adopted from an orphanage--should have this book in her or his collection. The photographs are simply gorgeous, and the main message--that orphanage caregivers (usually) do their best for the children in their care and want them to have a family to love and care for them forever--is immensely reassuring. Books like this one help all children understand what adoption is all about. Give one to your children, your children's friends, your children's teachers, and your local library.

This is a must book for anyone who has or is thinking about adopting a child from Vietnam. The pictures are wonderful and the text is so accurate as to what the process is to adopt a Vietnamese child that it made me cry remembering the process of adopting my daughter. I can't recommend this book enough.