The Lost Child of Philomena Lee
A Mother, Her Son and a Fifty Year Search
by:
Martin Sixsmith
in:
Biographies
Summary:
The book recounts the true story of Philomena Lee, an Irish woman who was forced to give up her son, Anthony, for adoption in the 1950s by the nuns at the convent where she gave birth. It follows Anthony's life as he grows up in the United States and becomes a successful lawyer, while simultaneously detailing Philomena's search for him over five decades.
Key points:
1. Forced Separation: The book discusses Philomena Lee's forced separation from her son due to societal and religious pressures.
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