I Wish I Was: A True Story of Fear and Rejection, Hope and Redemption

by Anona Coates

'One day, when I was forty-three years of age, I found a skeleton in my cupboard. The amazing thing was, it looked just like me...She had a different identity, a different family, people knew about her...but I had no idea that she even existed...I took a deep breath, stepped into the cupboard and we merged into one.' Anona Coates. Born just after World War II had ended, Anona was physically, emotionally and sexually abused by the man she thought was her father. She was so unhappy that, when her friend suggested she was adopted she replied 'I wish I was.' Many years later Anona finds out that she is indeed adopted and begins a search for her true parents, discovering the shocking truth hidden from her for so many years which will test her faith to the limits.

160 pages, Paperback

First published June 15, 2008

Reviews

[Magdolna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Resonated somewhat with my childhood... amazing resilient spirit.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting read. This woman is a strong character and has done so well to overcome many distressing and heartbreaking circumstances that she has experienced.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the struggle of human nature and overcoming tragic circumstances. Good book.