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Discover the heartwarming novel that celebrates the beauty of open adoption and non-traditional families. This captivating story looks at a unique family dynamic, where four children share three sets of parents, all committed to preserving the bonds between biological siblings after the loss of their grandmother. Immerse yourself in the lives of Tabitha, Ginger, and Elizabeth, three remarkable women navigating the complexities of motherhood amid their own struggles. As they receive unexpected news from their children's birth mother, tensions rise, causing each woman to confront what it truly means to be a family. This brand new trade paperback edition from Legend Press, published in 2023, is an essential read for anyone interested in contemporary adoption stories, family dynamics, and the definition of motherhood. With its witty dialogue and poignant reflections, this novel is perfect for readers seeking a compelling narrative about love and connection. Embrace the journey of these families as they laugh, cry, and ultimately strive to understand and support one another in their unique situation. Free shipping is available on this item, with a delivery timeframe of up to 6 weeks, ensuring you receive your copy with ease. Order now and delve into a poignant exploration of family bonds that transcend traditional definitions.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781915054470
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Legend Press
Description:
A rare, funny and poignant novel celebrating the beauty of OPEN ADOPTION and NON-TRADITIONAL FAMILIES.
They look just like any other family... but between the four children there are THREE sets of parents who committed to an open adoption of biological siblings, keeping the children connected after the death of their grandmother.
Tabitha the planner of the group, is insistent that everything happens just so. Quiet single mother Ginger resists the forced togetherness, and newest mother Elizabeth is still reeling from going directly from failed fertility treatments into adopting a newborn.
But when the three women receive a surprising call from their children’s birth mother, announcing she is pregnant again and wants them to help her find an adoptive family for this child too, the delicate bonds they are still struggling to form threaten to collapse. As tensions start to rise on their joint family holiday, the three women reckon with their own feelings about what it means to be a mother and what they owe each other as a family.
The New York Times bestselling author of The Weird Sisters returns with a striking and intimate new novel about three very different women facing an impossible question: what makes a family?
'Brown has a sure hand in portraying the adoptive women; their smart, lively dialogue sparks as the characters try to define the boundaries of a family' Publishers' Weekly
'A prismatic story of family, adoption, and how the people we choose to keep close shape who we are' Kirkus
'Explores what it means to be a family, in all its messy complicatio
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781915054470
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Legend Press
Description:
A rare, funny and poignant novel celebrating the beauty of OPEN ADOPTION and NON-TRADITIONAL FAMILIES.
They look just like any other family... but between the four children there are THREE sets of parents who committed to an open adoption of biological siblings, keeping the children connected after the death of their grandmother.
Tabitha the planner of the group, is insistent that everything happens just so. Quiet single mother Ginger resists the forced togetherness, and newest mother Elizabeth is still reeling from going directly from failed fertility treatments into adopting a newborn.
But when the three women receive a surprising call from their children’s birth mother, announcing she is pregnant again and wants them to help her find an adoptive family for this child too, the delicate bonds they are still struggling to form threaten to collapse. As tensions start to rise on their joint family holiday, the three women reckon with their own feelings about what it means to be a mother and what they owe each other as a family.
The New York Times bestselling author of The Weird Sisters returns with a striking and intimate new novel about three very different women facing an impossible question: what makes a family?
'Brown has a sure hand in portraying the adoptive women; their smart, lively dialogue sparks as the characters try to define the boundaries of a family' Publishers' Weekly
'A prismatic story of family, adoption, and how the people we choose to keep close shape who we are' Kirkus
'Explores what it means to be a family, in all its messy complicatio