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Michaela Pereira , Bruce Gillespie , Lynne Van Luven

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Sep 15 2011 1926971035 978-1926971032

UNIVERSAL STORIES OF LONGING AND BELONGING

Our quest for origin and, by extension, identity is universal to the human experience. For the twenty-five contributors to Somebody's Child, the topic of adoption is not—and perhaps never can be—a neutral issue. With unique courage, each of them discusses their experience of the adoption process. Some share stories of heartbreak; others have discovered joy; some have searched for closure. Somebody's Child captures the many unforgettable faces and voices of adoption.

The third book in a series of anthologies about the twenty-first-century family, Somebody's Child follows Nobody's Mother and Nobody's Father, two essay collections from childless adults on parenthood, family and choices. Together, these three books challenge readers to reexamine traditional definitions of the concept of "family."


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Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: TouchWood (Sep 15 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1926971035
  • ISBN-13: 978-1926971032
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 2 x 14 cm
  • Shipping Weight: 318 g
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #180,978 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"With stories flooding in from all angles of adoption, the final 25 range from the classic young woman forced to give up her baby to the child who is always looking for an unknown face in the crowd, to the gay parent, the sibling dynamics and more." —Monday Magazine

(2011-11-23)

"Like the pieces of the puzzle in the lives of adoptees seeking their identity, these essays fit together to form as complete an understanding as is ever possible." —Betty Jane Hegerat

(2011-09-04)

"Each [story]—like life itself—is full of unexpected twists and surprises. But all of the narrators are honest, compassionate and have something important to say about the ways their lives have been forever changed by adoption." —The Toronto Star

(2012-04-11)

About the Author

Bruce is an Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University's Brantford Campus, where he teaches journalism.

Please visit www.brucegillespie.com.



Lynne Van Luven is an associate professor in the Department of Writing at the University of Victoria, where she teaches journalism and creative non-fiction. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications across Canada. She has edited four previous anthologies, including Nobody's Mother: Life Without Kids, Nobody's Father: Life Without Kids, and Somebody's Child: Stories About Adoption. Lynne lives in Victoria, BC.

Please visit finearts.uvic.ca/lynnevanluven.


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5.0 out of 5 stars Somebody's Child: Stories About Adoption May 13 2012
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Being an adoptee, I thoroughly enjoyed reading about adoption from all angles. I recently found half siblings and it has been a wonderful experience.

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