Frances M. Koh

We won't even go into how politically incorrect the title is - the book was written in the 70's, so I assume "oriental" was not identified as a demeaning word to the general public at that time.
Book is geared towards adopted children (all the adoptees qouted were Korean) that came to the states when they were at least 4 years old. Describes the differences between American society and Confusun society and why the children might have a hard time adjusting - or what areas to understand and educate yourself on. I didn't realize that so many of the Koreans in the 70's were 10+ years old at adoption and had lived with their mother or other family member. Not very relevant for our situation but still educational.… (mehr)