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Summary: Peter's book is true to the heart of other Ger. born adoptes
Review: As a German born adoptee my self. Outer search inner Journey made me realize that my own feelings for Germany and how I have lived my life were ok. that it was normal to think and feel like Germany was and is my homeland.
When I first started to read Peter's book it made me mad. how could someone wright things that I feel in a book so that others could read it? When I was done reading the book I was able for the fisrt time to tell a lot of my feelings to my adopted family. Thank You Peter!!!!I would have never been able to open up as much as I have with out this book to help me. This book told me that I am OK and not a crazy adoptee. Just another G.B.A.. Outer search Inner journey is a bright light for Adoptees from other lands!! Thanks again Peter Dodds
For the Record I have been reuinted with my Birth Familys. Bdad in the States and bmom passed away but I have a sister and brother in Germany.
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Summary: This could be a Movie
Review: I could not put down the book! You will truly become part of the story. I felt I was there right along on the incredible journey to find Peter's birth-mother. I have not read a book in a long time that has stayed with me long after I have finished it- like "Outer Search, Inner Journey." If you are looking for a book that will lift your spirit, and celebrate the joy of overcoming adverse conditions-this is a must read. I hope there is a sequel.
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Summary: Its the best adoption story available to read!
Review: I first read Outer Search/Inner Journey in April 1997 during a plane ride home. I found the story to be so compelling that I could hardly put it down during the six hour flight, and ignored my dinner when it was served! As a reunited birthmother of a son, I gained tremendous insight and understanding of the male adoptees struggle for identity, bonding, intimacy and healing. The narrative style kept my interest peaked from chapter to chapter and drew me into the rich history of the German culture in the search for roots. Mr. Dodds candor, self evaluation and tales of human despair, allowed me to experience his struggle and embrace the impact of adoption on his adult life. As his story weaves through military experiences and romantic struggles, I felt moved by his attempts for resolution and healing through a journey of faith. I highly reccomend this book to all members of the adoption triad as well as for anyone that has experienced feelings of loneliness and isolation. It's the best adoption story available to read and lingers long after the last page is finished! Delores S Teller
President
Oregon Adoptive Rights Association
Portland Oregon
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Summary: True feelings of a foreign-born adoptee--no whitewash.
Review: This is a throughtful, beautifully written book that rings true to adoptee experience, particularly that of those who lost not only their birthfamily but their culture because of adoption. I am a poet and essayist, and also a birthmother/activist with over 20 years experience in adoption reform. I highly reccomend this book to birthmothers who want to know the soul of a male adoptee, to adoptees seeking a kindred spirit, and to those wishing to know how it really feels to be an international adoptee, including adoptive parents. International adoption today is largely driven by market values and greed, and abuses in the sytem are everywhere, despite the sincere love and caring of individual adoptive families . Anyone considering or involved in foreign adoption should read this book, and take its message to heart. Peter Dodds has provided helpful insight for us all by telling his personal story in such an honest, vivid, and literate way. A cut above most "my true story" adoption memoirs.
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