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4.33 of 5 stars
When Pat McMahon risks the love of the mother who raised him by seeking out the mother who gave him away, he transforms from a mild-mannered engine... read full description

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Jun 08, 2011
Stephen rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Because Patrick McMahon and I participated in the same critique group a few years ago, I had the good fortune of witnessing the latter stages of his book's creation. When I read it now, I can hear his voice as he read excerpts aloud to our group. At that time, my impression was that, while each sentence was well crafted, there was a tendency toward overwriting some of the scenes. But perhaps that was because the emotion in his voice added an extra dimension. It doesn't feel overwritten to me now More...
Jun 07, 2011
Katherine rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Well-written and insightful memoir that beautifully conveys the feelings and experience of search and reunion.
Jan 14, 2012
Maureen marked it as to-read
Really looking forward to this adoption memoir!
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