Author, Vocalist Zara Phillips to Speak to CHATS
Alyce Jenkins, facilitator of CHATS, says, "As an adoptive mother who observed without understanding my own daughter's journey from adoption to adulthood and motherhood, I found very helpful Zara's honesty and frankness in Chasing Away The Shadows: An Adoptee's Journey To Motherhood. Her presentation on January 22nd will provide an outstanding, enlightening meeting for anyone whose life has been impacted by adoption and for interested others. We're also delighted that she'll share her musical talent with us as well as autograph her book and CD's."
Adoption is a hot button issue, and everyone has an opinion. There have been many books detailing the adoption process, yet no one has addressed the journey of an adoptee, from pregnancy to motherhood, and the impact that this most natural of events can have on an adoptee and her children. In her book, Chasing Away The Shadows: An Adoptee's Journey To Motherhood (Gateway Press) draws on Phillips experience, pain, joy and ultimate reconciliation of her past, present and future. Annette Baran, MSW, ACSW, Psychotherapist and Author of "Adoption Triangle" and "Lethal Secrets" says, "With both sensitivity and intensity, Zara Phillips illuminates the special experience of motherhood that adopted women share with each other. I learned a great deal from reading her book, and I recommend it highly."
CHATS is a non-denominational organization that seeks to involve and serve all members of the adoption triad (i.e. adoptees, birthparents, and adoptive parents) as well as others interested in and impacted by adoption. Their mission is to provide: a ministry of emotional support to all members; community outreach and awareness; and broad-based education about adoption-related issues. For more information please contact Alyce M. Jenkins at 732.227.0607 or alycemj@aol.com, or visit their website: www.chatsnj.com.
For more information on Zara Phillips, please visit her website: www.zaramusic.com.
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