Ancestry.com notified me of a close relative match. It happened to be my (half) sister that I didn't know about. Not knowing if it was a sister or aunt, and seeing she was from my mom's side, I asked my mom who she was. it took her 2 weeks to tell me she had given up a baby girl for adoption. A million emotions went through my mind. after research, I found this book. It answered so, so many questions. It's a hard, emotional read, but very good. I purchased a copy for my mom and sister. My mom couldn't finish reading it because it brought back too many memories. I was going to give my sister a copy when we met...I never got to meet her before she passed from breast cancer. Buy it, but make sure you read/listen where you can cry freely!

I just reunited with my daughter after 38 years. I gave her up at 14. I found this book to be helpful & knowing I am not alone. I loved that the audiobook was available. I finished listening to it less than 2 days.

A very well done account and stories of so many women like me. As a mother who gave up a child at 14 I found the book so relatable.

As an adoptee this book is a must read. I have not yet found my first mother but I feel like I can already sympathize with her story and struggles. I had to read this book in small increments because it is so close to my reality and has created such extreme emotions. There were parts of the book that I just could not get enough of and others that I worked really hard to keep it together after reading it. Thank you so much Ann Fessler for writing such an impactful and relevant piece and know that your work will be imprinted in my heart forever. I hope that one day I am able to find my mother, and when I do I will recommend this book to her.