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The Martian Child : A Novel About A Single Father Adopting A Son
The Martian Child A Novel About A Single Father Adopting A Son
Author: David Gerrold
A Novel about a Single Father Adopting a Son — Based on a True Story — "Oh. One more thing: Dennis thinks he's a Martian . . . ." — Soon-to-be parents are instructed to "expect the unexpected." Good advice, it turns out. Especially for the anxious or apprehensive parent who is considering adoption. — How can one know about an adopted child? ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780765303110
ISBN-10: 0765303116
Publication Date: 6/1/2002
Pages: 192
Edition: 1st ed
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4.3 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Forge Books
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed The Martian Child : A Novel About A Single Father Adopting A Son on
Helpful Score: 3
I really love the book. I read it while waiting for a flight and I could just imagine how people saw me crying while reading a book...

There are so many kids who are considered "difficult to place" because of outbursts, tantrums and testing. Other times it's just because the kids are over a certain age. Please google Heart Gallery or Hope, Inc., which are organizations that try to find adoptive families for children who are "difficult to place".

I watched the movie after reading the book. Loved the special features where they speak to father and son...love john cusack, but the movie disappointed me.
thameslink avatar reviewed The Martian Child : A Novel About A Single Father Adopting A Son on + 723 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Lovely, inspiring story. Very thoughtfully written. I was involved from the first page right through to the end.
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reviewed The Martian Child : A Novel About A Single Father Adopting A Son on + 146 more book reviews
Excellent story about single gay man adopting a son. Picture of the system and our times.
Readnmachine avatar reviewed The Martian Child : A Novel About A Single Father Adopting A Son on + 1439 more book reviews
Based on Gerrold's experiences in adopting a special-needs child, this short "novel" brims with Gerrold's breezy and self-deprecating style as it examines heartfelt truths.
yojimbonick avatar reviewed The Martian Child : A Novel About A Single Father Adopting A Son on + 11 more book reviews
wonderful book!
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This is a really delightful book. Part-way through, I began to think it was going to turn into some unusual kind of science fiction...whether or not it did, I leave to later readers.
scrapbooklady avatar reviewed The Martian Child : A Novel About A Single Father Adopting A Son on + 472 more book reviews
"The Martian Child: A Novel About A Single Father Adopting A Son" is a quick read that leaves you with a profound message. I highly recommend it.


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