{"product_id":"forced-adoption-alison-willoughby-9781982298395","title":"Forced Adoption: A Journey of Discovery, Forgiveness and Healing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A Riveting story about an ordinary person with an extraordinary life \" - Bruce Sims, Australian Editor and Publisher\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForced adoption practices in Australia during the mid-1900's impacted the lives of countless relinquishing mothers and adoptees.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor a long time, the secrecy surrounding these adoptions resulted in thousands of displaced children growing up without knowing their identity, biological parents, or what circumstances surrounded their adoption. This secrecy, fueled with guilt and shame, led to the disruption and trauma of so many lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on actual events, the author shares her compelling story, as she is reunited with her birth mother, revealing the truth behind her very existence, and why she was placed for adoption, while exposing the challenges and traumas she has faced throughout her life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs this heart-warming story of bravery and resilience explores the long-term impacts of adoption, the author offers insights, and hopes to assist others in navigating their own emotional struggles, while striving to increase awareness in a world where forced adoption has been suppressed, shining light into a dark period of history, creating space for a nation to continue the journey of healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alison Willoughby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1982298391\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781982298395\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Balboa Press Au\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/29\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 292\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.66d","brand":"Alison Willoughby","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46907076608255,"sku":"9781982298395","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_876a3e99-2aca-4f06-b778-d345d4aa0a1b.jpg?v=1748772245","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/forced-adoption-alison-willoughby-9781982298395","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}