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I loved this book, there were a few minor holes in the story but that didn't bother me, I couldn't put it down. It doesn't hurt that I have a fascination with adoption and finding long lost relatives either! I would definitely recommend this book!
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I wanted to love this book. I DID love the idea of it. I had never heard of the child trafficking that took place in Tennessee under the hands of Georgia Tann, so that portion of the book was interesting. That being said, I really disliked the dual plots for this story. I saw the point of Wingate's structure, but ultimately, I felt that it really disrupted the pacing of the book.
I felt most engaged during Rill's story, while exceedingly bored and agitated during Avery's story. Wingate was caref ...more
I felt most engaged during Rill's story, while exceedingly bored and agitated during Avery's story. Wingate was caref ...more
I really liked this book! I'd probably give It 4.5 stars, really. It was well written and didn't have objectionable content. A lot of times I feel like stories lose some of their power when they write about true events through fictional characters. I did not feel that way very much about this book.
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This is a sad story, based on true events. A story that needed to be told. I'm not sure I would have read it if I'd known before hand how sad it was, so I'm glad I didn't know! I'm grateful that the main characters were able to essentially "find their happy endings." I believe two things pertaining to that: 1) If it's fiction, it should have a happy ending, and 2) In life, terrible events and circumstances do not have to mean life will be terrible or irreparable - it's never too late to make som
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This book is heart wrenching and fascinating! If it weren’t So sad I’d read it again! It combines mystery, drama and southern charm in an interwoven tale of different people in different generations. It is partially historical fiction loosely based on real places with at least one real character. Lisa Wingate is a fantastic writer! I loved discovering the mystery of the past along with Avery and Trent!
Heartbreaking story. Hard to believe that it is based on history! The author did a great job of keeping my interest, revealing more about the families one piece at a time. I also appreciate that this book is vivid and truthful without being vulgar or graphic.
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PG-13
Incredibly troubling in parts but a good story.
Dec 08, 2017
Andrea
marked it as to-read
Jan 10, 2018
Rachel
marked it as to-read
Jan 01, 2019
Janelle
marked it as to-read
