It is highly unlikely to be paranoia, at least in it’s clinical sense, if more than one person has the same idea. Therefore, I can only conclude that there is a likelihood that I’m correct. Which brings me back to my original question regarding character.

No apology or owning up, either. Hmmm.

If the author of these works is deceitful enough to post as someone else, praising herself in an attempt to sell books, then not only is it the height of hubris, it discredits her. Why on earth would I believe the “statistics” of someone who is that decietful?

Just goes to show ya. Go with your gut; it’s rarely wrong. And my gut is to pass over Ms. Riben’s work as not worth my time, effort or money. I will be these hard-earned commodities to use with someone I can believe in.

Keep up the good work, Sandra!!

Yes, ‘truthinadoption’ is Mirah Riben posing as someone else.

My question is: Is the author of the books and articles in question, Ms. M. Riben, posting on Sandra’s blogs comments as someone else, namely truthinadoption, prasing M. Riben’s works which are, in fact, her own? And then linking to a website where said works are sold?

This, if true, would seriously call the author’s character, and honesty, into question, which is what prompted Ms. Benoiton’s blog in the first place.

THis seems to be of importance to clear up prior to any further discussion of the original article/books.

Please advise.

Since this is such an interesting dialog and people are actually trying to inform themselves and make educated decisions, I’ll be happy to leave the comment and link up.

Ms. Benoiton is upset and offended that international adoption is being scrutinized by the Russian, Romanian, and Guatemalan governments and wants to shoot the messenger. Riben doesn’t make up fact; she is a researcher and a good and accurate one. She reports on the issues and the facts. Her position regarding international adoption is that of UNICEF, CRS and the Hague Convention.

Her fairness and accuracy in reporting the facts led to her book being positively reviewed by Resolve and FACE. Those reviews, and others, are available at:
http://www.AdvocatePublications.com with further description of both of Riben’s books.

For anyone who didn’t catch it, here is the link:
http://www.opednews.com/articles/opedne_mirah_ri_070512_a_mothers__day_lette.htm

This is not a review of ANY of Riben’s books. Again, it is a response to her article printed in OpEdNews.com entitled: “A Mother’s Day Letter to Angelina Jolie”.

Coulnd’t agree more!

Those who do not read books should refrain from bashing them!