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Almost Loved
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Rena Joy and 1 other person liked Amanda Matwie's review of Almost Loved: "Rena has poured truth onto the pages in a way that can't help but evoke emotions from the reader. Even if you aren't an adoptee, you will find something that resonates with you in this book of poetry: *The journey to overcome childhood loss and religi" Read more of this review »
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I love sinking into a book that makes me think and feel. That gives me pause. Sometimes the Birds Come Back is the type of book you want to make yourself a hot cup of comfort and sink into it. I spent quite a bit of time revisiting poems throughout t ...more
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Rena Joy and 1 other person liked Christina Vourcos's review of Almost Loved: "Incredible Insight Even though I’m not an adoptee or someone who has adopted a child, I’ve known others who were adopted or have adopted. I think it’s so important that Rene Joy’s voice is heard because adoptees don’t get as much opportunities to sha" Read more of this review »
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Rena Joy liked Victoria Gehman's review of Almost Loved: "Powerful poetry from the perspective of an adoptee about the grief, loss, and feelings of misunderstanding many adoptees experience, as well as the healing of learning to love oneself. This book gives voice to those who have been told they should be " Read more of this review »
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Rena Joy liked Jonna's review of Almost Loved: ""Almost Loved" is a deeply touching and thought-provoking poetry collection. Through these poems, the author portrays the journey of a foster child, powerfully conveying the feelings of disconnection and longing that often accompany a separation from" Read more of this review »
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