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  I’m a Brooklyn, New York-based freelance writer specializing in health, psychology, parenting and profiles. My work has been published in many national consumer magazines as well as in newspapers, trade and custom publications. I invite you to look at some samples here.

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  My original essay entitled "She is Among Us," is the lead piece in A Love Like No Other: Stories by Adoptive Parents, just out in paperback from Penguin/Riverhead Books (October 2006).

Here's an excerpt from a review of the book which appeared in the December 14, 2005 Philadelphia Inquirer:

"In 'She Is Among Us,' Christina Frank walks the streets of Hanoi, where she adopted her daughter, Lucy, searching the faces of passersby. She wonders if this one or that one is the woman who gave birth to her child...Her musing is poetic...Her story will resonate with many parents."

  
     
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  Christina Frank: The Tweet Life Cockatiels are affectionate, playful, and curious--almost like a feathered puppy. (Almost.)   The Tweet Life Cockatiels are affectionate, playful, and curious--almost like a feathered puppy. (Almost.) read more >>
   
  Christina Frank: Saying Goodbye Not sure how to talk to your kids about death? Sooner or later, you'll have to explain the concept to your child. Our guide will make it easier to find the right words.   Saying Goodbye Not sure how to talk to your kids about death? Sooner or later, you'll have to explain the concept to your child. Our guide will make it easier to find the right words. read more >>
   
  Christina Frank: Hamster Helper After years of avoiding parental duties at school, a mom agrees to provide asylum to the class pet.   Hamster Helper After years of avoiding parental duties at school, a mom agrees to provide asylum to the class pet. read more >>
   
  Christina Frank: The Best of Both Worlds Some families are made up of parents with their biological children, and some are composed of parents with their adopted children. Then there are the families that blend both bio and adopted kids into one big, happy household.   The Best of Both Worlds Some families are made up of parents with their biological children, and some are composed of parents with their adopted children. Then there are the families that blend both bio and adopted kids into one big, happy household. read more >>
   
  Christina Frank: Barrel Back Beauty Chris-Craft's signature runabout can be yours--for a price.   Barrel Back Beauty Chris-Craft's signature runabout can be yours--for a price. read more >>
   
  Christina Frank: Winter Wonderland Roughing it isn't an option at this Alpine getaway.   Winter Wonderland Roughing it isn't an option at this Alpine getaway. read more >>
   
  Christina Frank: Crossing the Line Doctors. Patients. They have to interact, and they talk about the most intimate and personal subjects there are: the body, sexual practices, life, death. How can you communicate and still maintain your boundaries?   Crossing the Line Doctors. Patients. They have to interact, and they talk about the most intimate and personal subjects there are: the body, sexual practices, life, death. How can you communicate and still maintain your boundaries? read more >>
   
  Christina Frank: Life After Adoption How to cope once your new addition is finally home.   Life After Adoption How to cope once your new addition is finally home. read more >>
   
  Christina Frank: New Treatments to Fight Depression Advances in anti-depressants and therapies offer hope to those suffering the various forms of this illness.   New Treatments to Fight Depression Advances in anti-depressants and therapies offer hope to those suffering the various forms of this illness. read more >>
   
  Christina Frank: The Chimpanzee Challenge Why we need to retire these apes from research lab to sanctuary--now.   The Chimpanzee Challenge Why we need to retire these apes from research lab to sanctuary--now. read more >>
   
  Christina Frank: Athena Jeske: Rescuing Parrots in Erie, CO Eighty-five percent of pet parrots are given up within two years. Athena Jeske has made it her mission to find them loving long-term homes.   Athena Jeske: Rescuing Parrots in Erie, CO Eighty-five percent of pet parrots are given up within two years. Athena Jeske has made it her mission to find them loving long-term homes. read more >>
   
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