From the Bookshelf of Clean Reads…

Before We Were Yours

Lisa Wingate

Why we're reading this: It's a hopeful book with a positive message. While there are instances of child abuse, none mentioned are…more
[close] It's a hopeful book with a positive message. While there are instances of child abuse, none mentioned are graphic. There's no language or sex.

Find A Copy At

Libraries

Group Discussions About This Book

No group discussions for this book yet.

What Members Thought

Apr 02, 2018 Kim rated it really liked it

This is historical fiction about the Tennessee Children’s Home. I didn’t know anything about it before starting this book. Horrible things happened to children there, so some may not want to read this. It did just make me sick at times, but was such a good book that I really wanted to finish it. Nothing is detailed but you know what has happened. Not all of the book took place in the children’s home— probably less than 1/3, so it isn’t as bad as I might be making it sound. I’m glad I read the bo ...more

Like · see review

Aug 06, 2019 Beth rated it it was amazing

I loved this book. I loved the jump back and forth between the present and the past. This can be classified as Historical Fiction and the practice that is highlighted in the book is astonishing and horrifying. It’s unbelievable, but I enjoy learning through a mix of fiction. It was well written and had strong characters. I’d highly recommend it!

Like · see review