title: The Girl Behind The Door: A Father's Journey Into The Mystery Of Attachment
author:  John Brooks 
description: John Brooks has given us a very readable account of a personal tragedy and a discovery made too late to save his daughter. But it may well save many other lives and much pain. He has carefully detailed his relationship with his daughter, Casey, throughout her 17 years, culminating in her suicide at the Golden Gate Bridge. His subsequent search for meaning led through persistent and unfettered research and interviews to an understanding of adoption-related attachment disorder. John Brooks has clearly, persuasively and authoritatively articulated the situation in which the child never develops the bedrock attachment to the parent--a sense of safety and endorsement. It is a profound disconnect between a parent and an adopted child in how one sees the world. When that disconnect is unrecognized by the child, the parent and even the experts, the inevitable result may be a deadly decision. -David Hull, President, Bridge Rail Foundation<br /><br />What a compelling story about a family in turmoil, how it came to be that, and the aftermath that followed. This is a sad but painfully honest story about mistaking a child&rsquo;s pain for bad behavior. The author generously opens up his heart and vulnerability to reveal his daughter&rsquo;s journey through life that ended so tragically, his desperate search for answers, the waves of guilt he endured, and his pursuit to help other families who are in similar situations. With narrative that was sometimes difficult to hear, this book provides valuable insight into attachment disorder--a must read for parents whose adopted children are displaying inexplicable troubling behavior.<br /><em>-Florence Osmund, BRAG Medallion honoree, publisher of the review site, florenceosmund.com </em><br /><br /><br />Your book will be an eye-opener for so many people who are unfamiliar with attachment issues. The comments you have received are testimony to your credibility and understanding of the mental health issues that may be relevant for those who adopt.<br /><em>-Gloria Hochman, National Adoption Center </em><br /><br />What a compelling story about a family in turmoil, how it came to be that, and the aftermath that followed. This is a sad but painfully honest story about mistaking a child&rsquo;s pain for bad behavior. The author generously opens up his heart and vulnerability to reveal his daughter&rsquo;s journey through life that ended so tragically, his desperate search for answers, the waves of guilt he endured, and his pursuit to help other families who are in similar situations. With narrative that was sometimes difficult to hear, this book provides valuable insight into attachment disorder--a must read for parents whose adopted children are displaying inexplicable troubling behavior.<br /><em>-Florence Osmund, BRAG Medallion honoree, publisher of the review site, florenceosmund.com </em><br /><br />The Girl Behind the Door is a brave, frank, and compelling story of a teenager&rsquo;s struggles with life, her tragic decision, her parents&rsquo; agony, and the lessons learned. Rarely have the subjects of suicide, adoption, adolescence, mental illness, and parenting been explored so openly and honestly. Casey Brooks&rsquo; life ended long before it should have, but in telling about it her father may just help save the lives of others.<br /><em>-John Bateson, Former Executive Director, Contra Costa County Crisis Center and author of The Final Leap: Suicide on the Golden Gate Bridge </em><br /><br />I wish all agencies doing international adoptions made this book required reading. As tragic as your story is, I think it is all too common.<br /><em>-Eileen McQuade, American Adoption Congress</em><br /><br /><br />When I discovered that my 15-year-old son was suicidal, and that my enormous love was never going to be "enough," I was fortunate enough to work with an adoption therapist, who is herself adopted. John's compelling and tragic story holds this lesson for all of us, it is crucial to find a therapist who understands in-depth, the issues of adoption. They do exist, not in great numbers, and it can be the difference between life and death. I have such enormous respect for John and his willingness to share his story - it will save other lives.<br /><em>-Jane Ballback, Publisher and Executive Editor, Adoption Voices Magazine </em>
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