What book did Jane Aronson write?
"Carried in Our Hearts: The Gift of Adoption: Inspiring Stories of Families Created Across Continents
How many families has she evaluated?
more than 10,000 adopted children
Only in the United States?
No
What is her career built on?
caring for orphans.
What is her book a compilation of?
a collection of stories written by many of the families she helped to unite
What does Mary-Louise Parker say?
She shares the moment she first met her daughter in an Ethiopian orphanage.
Who is Shonda Rhimes?
"Grey's Anatomy" creator
What does she remember?
crying in a Detroit hospital parking garage,
Why?
She was overcome with emotion while waiting for her adopted daughter's birth.
What else is the book for her?
A family affair.
Did she adopt any children herself?
Yes
How many?
Two
Boys or girls?
Boys
What story does one of them share?
about getting lost soon after meeting his new mother
How old was he?
he was 5.
What happened?
Elevator doors closed unexpectedly sending the new family into a panic across hotel floors.
What else is the book about?
a heart-wrenching reminder of the children left behind.
Has adoption increased since 2004?
No
How many of her patients have been adopted all over the world?
More than 90%
She she witnessed despicable things done to children?
Yes