When Adoption Fails: Abuse, Autism, and the Search for My Identity (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780965695596)

When Adoption Fails: Abuse, Autism, and the Search for My Identity is the story of Theresa Werba, an undiagnosed autistic adoptee who endured an abusive adoptive home, several identity changes, a disinheritance, and the discovery of her biological mother and father. From heartache to joy, suffering to healing, questions to answers, Theresa Werba's story is one of strength through adversity and one adoptee's quest for the truth of her identity-- at any cost. A heartfelt, honest and compelling story which is of interest to adoptees, adoptive parents, and adoption professionals.