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renatalynn's review against another edition
5.0
loved the story
Thought the nurses could use a little bit more of an education, when it comes to adoption.
Until the mother signs the paperwork she has every right to see and hold HER child.
It is sad that not all reunions work out. The stress has to be unreal.
Thought the nurses could use a little bit more of an education, when it comes to adoption.
Until the mother signs the paperwork she has every right to see and hold HER child.
It is sad that not all reunions work out. The stress has to be unreal.
margaretmechinus's review against another edition
3.0
Eh. I'd like to read an update from the family in another 10-15 years. My favorite quote was from the older brother to his newly found adopted brother- "You met her at her best. You didn't have to be raised by her."
kristenfh's review against another edition
2.0
This book held my attention and was a decent memoir, but I was very disappointed when the author brought her god into the story and got up on her high horse for not having an abortion.
readinggrrl's review against another edition
Diane placed her son for adoption when she was teenager. She didn't have a choice as many women didn't back then. She was shipped off to a home for unwed mothers and told she just needed to act like nothing happened after she delivered. Of course that wasn't as easy as it sounds. Years later she gets a phone call from someone asking if she placed a baby several years ago and after the initial shock she found her heart wasn't missing a piece anymore.
While Diane’s story is tragic and difficult, Steve her now grown son had a very different life. In fact he had a very good life and didn't decide to search until later in life. Steve’s story really touches on the need to feel connected and have closure. Meeting his birth mother helped him with that.
I've read a lot of adoption and reunion stories and this one was tough. Diane's family was less than supportive when it came to the adoption and even when it came to getting out of her dysfunctional marriage. Diane is a brave and courageous woman who has overcome so much.
While Diane’s story is tragic and difficult, Steve her now grown son had a very different life. In fact he had a very good life and didn't decide to search until later in life. Steve’s story really touches on the need to feel connected and have closure. Meeting his birth mother helped him with that.
I've read a lot of adoption and reunion stories and this one was tough. Diane's family was less than supportive when it came to the adoption and even when it came to getting out of her dysfunctional marriage. Diane is a brave and courageous woman who has overcome so much.
walkingreadingroxy's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
4.0
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