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APRIL FOOLS: mended by love and luck, the journey of an adoptee
April Fools, Mended by Love and Luck is a candid, emotionally rich memoir that explores the complexities of growing up as an adoptee—even under the most loving circumstances. Told with a blend of honesty, humor, and warmth, the story invites readers into the author’s deeply personal journey of identity, belonging, and self-discovery.
Through heartfelt reflections and touching anecdotes, the book sheds light on the often-overlooked emotional layers of adoption. It illustrates how even a “best-case scenario” can carry profound challenges, shaping the way one sees themselves and the world. Woven throughout is an affectionate undertone that softens difficult truths, using wit and nostalgia to guide readers through bittersweet memories.
As the narrative unfolds, the author discovers her biological roots—an experience that brings unexpected clarity and emotional resolution. This moment of connection serves as a full-circle moment, offering insight, closure, and a deeper appreciation of the messy, magical intersections of love, luck, and identity.
Through heartfelt reflections and touching anecdotes, the book sheds light on the often-overlooked emotional layers of adoption. It illustrates how even a “best-case scenario” can carry profound challenges, shaping the way one sees themselves and the world. Woven throughout is an affectionate undertone that softens difficult truths, using wit and nostalgia to guide readers through bittersweet memories.
As the narrative unfolds, the author discovers her biological roots—an experience that brings unexpected clarity and emotional resolution. This moment of connection serves as a full-circle moment, offering insight, closure, and a deeper appreciation of the messy, magical intersections of love, luck, and identity.
219 pages, Paperback
Published July 18, 2025
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August 21, 2025
This was a very powerful memoir.
Kristen has been through a lot in her life and she opened up to us with so much detail.
It was very interesting reading all about her adoption and how it shaped her growing up and into her adult life and even still today.
She overcame so much and learned so much along the way. It’s a very inspiring story that should be read by more people because I think it can resonate with so many.
Kristen has been through a lot in her life and she opened up to us with so much detail.
It was very interesting reading all about her adoption and how it shaped her growing up and into her adult life and even still today.
She overcame so much and learned so much along the way. It’s a very inspiring story that should be read by more people because I think it can resonate with so many.
July 25, 2025
It's always interesting to read a book about someone you know. In her memoir, Kristen opens up about her experiences being adopted. She shares her true experiences about her loving family that raised her and her experience learning about who she came from. She shares the good, the bad, and the messy while she learned to accept who she was. A beautifully written memoir written focusing on her self-discovery.
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