This week's Boulder City Podcast features Jean Widner, the author of a new book, "The Adoption Paradox: Putting Adoption in Perspective." The book reveals the history, the conflicts and the issues surrounding adoption.
In our latest Boulder City Podcast, we welcome Jean Widner, the author of a new book, The Adoption Paradox: Putting Adoption in Perspective. Most people in Boulder City know Jean as the owner of one of the most indispensable websites in our town, Boulder City Social. But today we’re talking about her road to understanding adoption and why she published this important book. Jean was born in 1965 and raised in Washington State as an adoptee. After having a mostly positive adoption experience growing up, she shares her story, as it continues to evolve navigating adoption’s complexities. Her book includes a fascinating history of adoption, as well as individual stories from birth parents, adoptive parents, and adoptees that bring an authenticity to the adoption narrative. Jean is also a member of a local Rotary Club and volunteers with the Adoption Knowledge Affiliates organization. She currently lives in Boulder City with her husband and two dogs. She spoke with Boulder City Podcast host Roger Gros in April.
You can learn more about Jean’s book at her website, https://adoptionparadox.com/. And you can preorder Jean’s book by clicking on this link: https://adoptionparadox.com/product/the-adoption-paradox/
Additionally, her book will be available for purchase on Amazon in paperback, hardback and Kindle starting on May 20th