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“My life has been shaped by the decision two people made over 24 years ago. They decided to adopt a child. They got me, and I got a chance at the kind of life all children deserve.”
― Reflections on Motherhood
― Reflections on Motherhood
“There," she said. She rocked him back and forth. "There, you foolish, beautiful boy who wants to change the world. There, there. And who could keep from loving you? Who could keep from loving a boy so brave and true?”
― The Magician's Elephant
― The Magician's Elephant
“But I'm here. I will love him. I will be his mother.”
― Until We All Come Home: A Harrowing Journey, a Mother's Courage, a Race to Freedom
― Until We All Come Home: A Harrowing Journey, a Mother's Courage, a Race to Freedom
“...tried to be faultless as a parent, but still she worries that in the end, all her love for her daughter will not compensate for the loss she suffered as a baby”
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“So: this is where we are going to become parents. You walk into the building as a couple, and leave a few minutes later as a family. You walk in recollecting long romantic dinners, nights at the theater, and care-free vacations. You leave worrying about where to get diapers, milk, and Cheerios.”
― Baby, We Were Meant for Each Other: In Praise of Adoption
― Baby, We Were Meant for Each Other: In Praise of Adoption
Beth’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Beth’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
474 books
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185 friends
524 books
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109 friends
62 books
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62 friends
8 books
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22 friends
9 books
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62 friends
113 books
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25 friends
2 books
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51 friends
25 books
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5 friends
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