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Before We Were Yours

Lisa Wingate

Start date: January 1, 2018

Finish date: January 31, 2018

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May 20, 2019 Heidi rated it really liked it

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Apr 10, 2018 Barbara rated it it was amazing

Shelves: historical-fiction, abuse-and-or-foster-care, 2018

Georgia Tann tried to look like she was helping children, but the atrocities committed during her black market "adoptions" were unbelievable. The Tennessee Children's Home Society and the actions of Georgia Tann were a piece of history I was not familiar with before reading this book. The family of children featured in this book were adorable, and the story-line went back and forth from the past to present day. The admirable courage displayed by the main character in going after the truth even i ...more

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Nov 04, 2017 Ana rated it liked it

3.5 stars

Rill’s chapters were painfully captivating. I couldn’t put the book down during those sections. It was sad, but also ultimately hopeful and informative.

Unfortunately I didn’t find Avery’s chapters nearly as compelling. The characters seemed too one dimensional.

Still, the historical awareness this book brings makes it a worthwhile read.

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Mar 01, 2019 Hope rated it it was ok

It's not me, it's you.

The category I now will assign any books to that I don't mesh with, because I'm one of the few humans who didn't connect with this story at all. It felt removed instead of heart-warming, almost like watching one's own life as an objective third party. The content is interesting, but not emotionally engaging enough to justify the depressing storyline. I'm not going to make excuses, this was a case of not meant to be. ...more

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Dec 09, 2018 Stacey rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2018-read

Amazing! This book kept me engaged from the very beginning and the dual timeline unfolded the story brilliantly. I can see why this book was listed as one of the best of the year.

It is sad to know that this was based on true events and that children were taken from their families. I am want to read some of the recommendations used to research this topic that the author suggests at the end of the book.

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