Here is a list of the books we have been or are planning on reading-most of these deal with adopting from Russia or caring for adopted children. We are still looking for some readings dealing with Russian life and culture:
- Cline, F., & Fay, J. (1990). Parenting with love and logic: Teaching children responsibility. Colorado Springs, CO: Pinon Press.
- Gardner, M. (2003). Adoption as a ministry, adoption as a blessing. Enumclaw, WA: WinePress Publishing.
- Keck, G.C., & Kupecky, R.M. (2002). Parenting the hurt child. Colorado Springs, CO: Pinon Press.
- Kincaid, J. (1997). Adopting for good. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
- Maclean, J.H. (2004). The Russian adoption handbook. Lincoln, NE: iUniverse Star.
- Melina, L.R. (1998). Raising adopted children. New York, NY: HarperCollins.
- vanGulden, H., & Bartels-Rabb, L.M. (2004). Real parents, real children: Parenting an adopted child. New York, NY: The Crossroad Publishing Company.
Here is a list of the resources we have found helpful in our struggle to learn Russian:
- Russian in 10 minutes a day
This is a workbook with flashcards and labels to stick on items around the house - excellent for those who are visual learners
Available through Bilingual Books, Inc
www.10minutesaday.com - Teach yourself russian conversation
This is a CD with a booklet - reviews basic conversations that one may need when traveling in Russia
We found this at Barnes-Noble
Available through McGraw-Hill 1-800-722-4726 - Russian: The short course
A Pimsleur Language Program
This is a CD - reviews basic language and conversations - we like it better than the Teach Yourself CD because it drills you over and over. You will be able to speak some Russian in 30 minutes and feel good about what you can say.
Available through Recorded Books.com - LearningRussia.com
Free downloads for your computer - Master Russian.com
http://www.masterrussian.com/blday_greeting.shtml
Here is a list of websites we have found helpful:
- Adopt-a-Child
http://www.adopt-a-child.org - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Travel Guidelines
http://www.cdc.gov/travel - Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption
http://www.frua.org/ - Joint Council on International Children Services
http://www.jcics.org - Lonely Planet
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ - Russian Adoption Medical Services
http://www.russianadoption.org - Russia Travel
http://russia-travel.com - US Embassy in Russia (adoption page)
http://www.usembassy.ru/consular.php?record_id=adoption
We are interested in any additional resources others have found helpful. We are especially interested in readings related to Russian culture. Please post your suggestions.
God is not man that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? Numbers 23:19
Continuing in faith that we will be united with our beautiful little girl,
Elizabeth
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