Summaries of books about Adoption:
Sold To Be A Wife
Only a determined foster carer can stop a terrified girl from becoming a child bride
Maggie Hartley
The book chronicles the story of a young girl named Ellie who is rescued from a forced marriage and placed into the care of a dedicated foster carer, Maggie Hartley. Maggie works to protect Ellie from her family's cultural expectations while helping her heal from her traumatic experiences and build a new life.
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Denied a Mummy
The heartbreaking story of three little children searching for someone to love them.
Maggie Hartley
The book recounts the emotional journey of three neglected siblings placed into the care of foster carer Maggie Hartley. Maggie works to heal the children's emotional wounds and find them a loving home, while uncovering the tragic neglect and abuse they suffered in their past.
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The Connected Parent
Real-Life Strategies for Building Trust and Attachment
Lisa Qualls|Karyn Purvis
The book provides practical advice and strategies for parents to foster trust and attachment with their adopted or foster children, drawing on the principles of Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). It offers insights into understanding children's behavioral issues and healing from trauma, with real-life examples and tips for creating a strong, supportive family environment.
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The Girl With Two Lives
A Shocking Childhood. A Foster Carer Who Understood. A Young Girl's Life Forever Changed
Angela Hart
The book tells the story of a twelve-year-old girl named Alicia, who has been through a traumatic childhood and is placed with a new foster carer. Angela, the foster carer, works to understand Alicia's past and help her overcome her challenges, ultimately transforming her life.
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Is It My Fault, Mummy?
A little girl locked in a prison of guilt. A loving foster carer determined to free her
Maggie Hartley
The book narrates the heart-wrenching story of a young girl named Nora, who has been subjected to severe neglect and abuse, leading her to believe that she is to blame for her circumstances. Foster carer Maggie Hartley steps in, embarking on a challenging journey to help Nora overcome her feelings of guilt and to show her that she deserves love and a chance at a happier life.
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A Desperate Cry for Help
Rejected by her family, Meg is lashing out. And now Maggie and her other foster children are in danger…
Maggie Hartley
The book chronicles the experiences of a foster carer, Maggie, as she takes in Meg, a troubled young girl who has been rejected by her family. Maggie faces the challenge of helping Meg heal from her past traumas while ensuring the safety and well-being of the other children in her care.
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Who Will Love Me Now?
Neglected, unloved and rejected. A little girl desperate for a home to call her own.
Maggie Hartley
The book chronicles the heart-wrenching journey of a young girl who has faced a life of neglect and rejection, yearning for a loving family and a place to belong. Foster carer Maggie Hartley shares the story of her efforts to heal the emotional wounds of the child and find her a forever home where she will be cherished.
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The Girl with the Suitcase
A Girl Without a Home and the Foster Carer Who Changes her Life Forever
Angela Hart
The book tells the story of a young girl named Grace who, after being found alone at an airport with her suitcase, enters the British foster care system. Foster carer Angela Hart shares the emotional journey of helping Grace confront her traumatic past, build trust, and ultimately transform her life through the stability and care provided in her new foster home.
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Battered, Broken, Healed
A mother separated from her daughter. Only a painful truth can bring them back together
Maggie Hartley
The book recounts the emotional journey of a foster carer, Maggie, who takes in a young girl named Jasmine, who has been separated from her abusive mother. Through patience and care, Maggie helps Jasmine confront her traumatic past, leading to a heart-wrenching revelation that paves the way for healing and the possibility of reuniting with her mother.
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Too Hurt to Stay
The True Story of a Troubled Boy’s Desperate Search for a Loving Home
Casey Watson
The book chronicles the emotional journey of an eight-year-old boy named Spencer, who enters the foster care system displaying severe behavioral issues stemming from his traumatic past. Foster carer Casey Watson shares the challenges and breakthroughs in working with Spencer, revealing the complexities of navigating the care system and the profound impact of patience and love on a troubled child.
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