Flying Solo by Julia Wise (2007)

Flying Solo is a short, first-person memoir from a single adopter, published by CoramBAAF. Inspiring and accessible, this book describes the realities of life as a solo adopter with an adopted child.

Julia Wise charts her decision to adopt, assessment, matching and early family life after welcoming her two-year-old son. It offers a clear view of the highs, lows and practicalities of solo parenting through adoption. From managing the process without a partner, building your support network and adjusting work and home life, this book is grounded in lived experience rather than theory.