This author has a unique view of adoption, as she's both adopted herself and surrendered a child for adoption as a teen. This book covers the long-term effects of those choices, on her adoptive parents, on her and on the son she gives up. The author also incorporated research on the psychological impact of adoption, which I thought was a nice touch.
The second half of the book - which primarily focused on her time in a home for unwed pregnant girls in Phoenix - tugged at the heartstrings. As a teen, Marylee was forced into others' view of what her life should be, and those decisions echoed throughout the adult years. She describes the sense of loss both she and the son she surrendered for adoption have as they meet each other and grasp all the memories they missed out on.
I enjoyed the author's style and how she organized the chapters to tell the story. She definitely lead a very interesting life! I'd read more from this author.
The second half of the book - which primarily focused on her time in a home for unwed pregnant girls in Phoenix - tugged at the heartstrings. As a teen, Marylee was forced into others' view of what her life should be, and those decisions echoed throughout the adult years. She describes the sense of loss both she and the son she surrendered for adoption have as they meet each other and grasp all the memories they missed out on.
I enjoyed the author's style and how she organized the chapters to tell the story. She definitely lead a very interesting life! I'd read more from this author.