Before We Were Yours: A Novel
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.65 (897 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0425284689 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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"A great read about a shameful past practice" according to Lisa Kearns. I wasn't familiar with Lisa Wingate's books before I read "Before We Were Yours" but I'll be looking for others now that I've read it. I was drawn fully into the story, set in both the 19A great read about a shameful past practice I wasn't familiar with Lisa Wingate's books before I read "Before We Were Yours" but I'll be looking for others now that I've read it. I was drawn fully into the story, set in both the 1930s and present day. It follows the story of the Foss children in the '30s and Avery Stafford in present day, and brings to light a horrifying and shameful real-life scandal.From the '30s to 1950, a woman named Georgia Tann, who ran the (Memphis) Tennessee Children's Home Society, stole poor children from their families and newborn babies from single mothers and sold them to celebrities, po. 0s and present day. It follows the story of the Foss children in the 'A great read about a shameful past practice I wasn't familiar with Lisa Wingate's books before I read "Before We Were Yours" but I'll be looking for others now that I've read it. I was drawn fully into the story, set in both the 1930s and present day. It follows the story of the Foss children in the '30s and Avery Stafford in present day, and brings to light a horrifying and shameful real-life scandal.From the '30s to 1950, a woman named Georgia Tann, who ran the (Memphis) Tennessee Children's Home Society, stole poor children from their families and newborn babies from single mothers and sold them to celebrities, po. 0s and Avery Stafford in present day, and brings to light a horrifying and shameful real-life scandal.From the 'A great read about a shameful past practice I wasn't familiar with Lisa Wingate's books before I read "Before We Were Yours" but I'll be looking for others now that I've read it. I was drawn fully into the story, set in both the 1930s and present day. It follows the story of the Foss children in the '30s and Avery Stafford in present day, and brings to light a horrifying and shameful real-life scandal.From the '30s to 1950, a woman named Georgia Tann, who ran the (Memphis) Tennessee Children's Home Society, stole poor children from their families and newborn babies from single mothers and sold them to celebrities, po. 0s to 1950, a woman named Georgia Tann, who ran the (Memphis) Tennessee Children's Home Society, stole poor children from their families and newborn babies from single mothers and sold them to celebrities, po. Great book! Viki House This is the first book I've ever read by Lisa Wingate, but having read it I will search through her other titles. It was an excellent book! The subject matter was hard, and sad at times, as I knew it would be before starting. I could not put it down because I had to find out how the story ended. It was a glorious book, I'm happy that I read it!. Kindle Customer said Amazing must read. If you love your family and never have a blind for to see with what actually can and will happen if we choose to ignore all systems that deal with families and innocent children. Children regretfully have a silent voice as they are often taken Advantage of. Along with some innocent parents that are able to give complete love, but not always the security and safety from the predators. So well writtenthank you very moving.
Rill'sutterly singular voice will stay with you long after the last page is turned,as will Wingate's courage to follow her anywhere Vivid and affecting."-Paula McLain, New York Times bestselling author of Circlingthe Sun "A powerful taleof family, of sisters, of secrets kept and secrets shared. But the real feat of this stirring novel is how deeply Wingate plunges usinto the heart and mind of twelve-year-old river-gypsy, Rill Foss. Born into wealth and privilege, Avery Stafford seems to have it all: a successful career as a federal prosecutor, a handsome fiancé, and a lavish wedding on the horizon. Days later, I'm stillhaunted by the diabolical plot to steal and sell the mo
Lisa Wingate is a former journalist, an inspirational speaker, and the bestselling author of more than twenty novels. . Wingate lives in the Ouachita Mountains of southwest Arkansas. Her work has won or been nominated for many awards, including the Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize, the Oklahoma Book Award, the Carol Award, the Christy Award, and the RT Reviewers’ Choice Award
It invades your heart from the very first pages and stays there long after the book is finished. Vivid and affecting.”—Paula McLain, New York Times bestselling author of Circling the Sun “A powerful tale of family, of sisters, of secrets kept and secrets shared. Take note: This may be the best book of the year.”—Shreveport Times “This story is heartfelt and genuine, especially as Wingate explores the idea of home and family from a youngster’s point