UBC Press Love and Mayhem book Paperback 192 pages

This is an honest and open account of the struggles, sadness, and joythat comes with the job of being a parent to a traumatised child. Fromthe sleepless nights with babies withdrawing from drug-addiction, tothe heartbreak when a child moves on to another home, to the lovingchaos times that come with a large and blended family, John DeGarmofights for the many children who have come through his home. This isvaluable reading for those in foster families and fostering agencies,and for social workers who are looking for a true-to-life memoir of afoster parent.

John DeGarmo has fostered over forty children since2001. John regularly speaks on his experiences at conferences andtraining sessions and is dedicated to improving and promotingsuccessful foster and adoptive care systems. You can find out moreabout John at www.drejohndegarmo.com.