Adoption in Family & Relationships & Nonfiction eBooks

The Girls Who Went Away

The Hidden History of Women Who Surrendered Children for Adoption in the Decades Before Roe v. Wade

by Ann Fessler ...

**“It would take a heart of stone not to be moved by the oral histories of these women and by the courage and candor with which they express themselves.” —The Washington Post“A remarkably well-researched and accomplished book.” —The New York Times Book Review**“A wrenching, riveting book.” —Chicago TribuneThe astonishing untold history of the million and a half women who surrendered children for ... Read more

Was $15.99 CAD Now $1.99 CAD

**“It would take a heart of stone not to be moved by the oral histories of these women and by the courage and candor with which they express themselves.” —The Washington Post“A remarkably well-researched and accomplished book.” —The New York Times Book Review**“A wrenching, riveting book.” —Chicago TribuneThe astonishing untold history of the million and a half women who surrendered children for
... Read more
Cut

The true story of an abandoned, abused little girl who was desperate to be part of a family

by Cathy Glass ...

Million-copy bestselling author Cathy Glass tells the story of Dawn, a sweet and seemingly well-balanced girl whose outward appearance masks a traumatic childhood of suffering at the hands of the very people who should have cared for her.Dawn was the first girl Cathy Glass ever fostered. Sweet and seemingly well balanced girl, Dawn’s outward appearance masked a traumatic childhood so awful, that ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Million-copy bestselling author Cathy Glass tells the story of Dawn, a sweet and seemingly well-balanced girl whose outward appearance masks a traumatic childhood of suffering at the hands of the very people who should have cared for her.Dawn was the first girl Cathy Glass ever fostered. Sweet and seemingly well balanced girl, Dawn’s outward appearance masked a traumatic childhood so awful, that
... Read more
Philomena

The True Story of a Mother and the Son She Had to Give Away (Film Tie-in Edition)

by Martin Sixsmith ...

The extraordinary true story that inspired an acclaimed film starring Steve Coogan and Judi Dench, Philomena, by Martin Sixsmith, is a gripping tale of heartache, hypocrisy and ultimately, redemption.It follows the lives of Philomena Lee, who, after falling pregnant in 1952, was treated as a fallen woman by Irish Catholic society, and her son, torn from her by the Church and swept across the ... Read more

$12.79 CAD

The extraordinary true story that inspired an acclaimed film starring Steve Coogan and Judi Dench, Philomena, by Martin Sixsmith, is a gripping tale of heartache, hypocrisy and ultimately, redemption.It follows the lives of Philomena Lee, who, after falling pregnant in 1952, was treated as a fallen woman by Irish Catholic society, and her son, torn from her by the Church and swept across the
... Read more
Run, Mummy, Run

by Cathy Glass ...

From the author of Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Damaged, the gripping story of a woman caught in a horrific cycle of abuse – and the desperate lengths she must go to, to escape.When Aisha spots an ad for a 'personal introductory service for professionals' in the newspaper, she could never have guessed it would lead to such a perfect marriage. But you should be careful what you wish ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

From the author of Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Damaged, the gripping story of a woman caught in a horrific cycle of abuse – and the desperate lengths she must go to, to escape.When Aisha spots an ad for a 'personal introductory service for professionals' in the newspaper, she could never have guessed it would lead to such a perfect marriage. But you should be careful what you wish
... Read more
Innocent

The True Story of Siblings Struggling to Survive

by Cathy Glass ...

Innocent is the shocking true story of little Molly and Kit, siblings, aged 3 years and 18 months, who are brought into care as an emergency after suffering non-accidental injuries.Aneta and Filip, the children’s parents, are distraught when their children are taken into care. Aneta maintains she is innocent of harming them, while Filip appears bewildered and out of his depth. It’s true the family ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Innocent is the shocking true story of little Molly and Kit, siblings, aged 3 years and 18 months, who are brought into care as an emergency after suffering non-accidental injuries.Aneta and Filip, the children’s parents, are distraught when their children are taken into care. Aneta maintains she is innocent of harming them, while Filip appears bewildered and out of his depth. It’s true the family
... Read more
Minding Frankie

The No.1 bestselling uplifting novel of unusual families, community and kindness

by Maeve Binchy ...

'Binchy weaves her magic once again in an addictive story about families and people who aren't always quite what they seem' Woman & HomeBaby Frankie is born into an unusual family. Her mother is desperate to find someone to take care of her child and she doesn't have much time.Noel doesn't seem to be the most promising of fathers but despite everything, he could well be Frankie's best hope.As for ... Read more

$5.99 CAD

'Binchy weaves her magic once again in an addictive story about families and people who aren't always quite what they seem' Woman & HomeBaby Frankie is born into an unusual family. Her mother is desperate to find someone to take care of her child and she doesn't have much time.Noel doesn't seem to be the most promising of fathers but despite everything, he could well be Frankie's best hope.As for
... Read more
No One to Miss Me: Part 2 of 3

Can Cathy help troubled Lily sort her life out and piece together the truth

by Cathy Glass ...

ONE REMARKABLE WOMAN.OVER 30 YEARS OF FOSTERING.CARER TO MORE THAN 150 CHILDREN.Can Cathy help troubled Lily sort her life out and piece together the truth?Late on boxing day, Cathy hears a strange noise outside her house, only to find Lily, a child she fostered ten years ago, shivering on her front step.But she is no longer the vulnerable girl Cathy once knew. Withdrawn and on edge,... ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

ONE REMARKABLE WOMAN.OVER 30 YEARS OF FOSTERING.CARER TO MORE THAN 150 CHILDREN.Can Cathy help troubled Lily sort her life out and piece together the truth?Late on boxing day, Cathy hears a strange noise outside her house, only to find Lily, a child she fostered ten years ago, shivering on her front step.But she is no longer the vulnerable girl Cathy once knew. Withdrawn and on edge,...
... Read more
My Brother's Secret

Can three neglected brothers stay together, or will they be torn apart?

by Maggie Hartley ...

Series Book 30 - A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story
'They made me do it, it wasn't my fault!'When three brothers come to live with Maggie, she knows that it's going to be challenging. They are all already struggling with rejection after their dad abandoned them, their mum having died several years before.While four-year-old Billy is a delight, eleven-year-old Keegan is quiet and withdrawn, and teenager Cooper is a whirlwind of destruction. His ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

'They made me do it, it wasn't my fault!'When three brothers come to live with Maggie, she knows that it's going to be challenging. They are all already struggling with rejection after their dad abandoned them, their mum having died several years before.While four-year-old Billy is a delight, eleven-year-old Keegan is quiet and withdrawn, and teenager Cooper is a whirlwind of destruction. His
... Read more
Please Don't Hurt Me

The brand-new book from Sunday Times bestselling author Maggie Hartley

by Maggie Hartley ...

Series Book 31 - A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story
'It's all my fault, I was supposed to be looking after her!'After suffering domestic abuse from her boyfriend, teen mum Sherrie has her four-month-old daughter Maisy sent to live with Maggie. Torn between being protective of Maisy and heartbroken for Sherrie, Maggie is unsure what to do.In the meantime, Maggie meets fourteen-year-old Kayla, in need of short-term foster care after her mum is ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

'It's all my fault, I was supposed to be looking after her!'After suffering domestic abuse from her boyfriend, teen mum Sherrie has her four-month-old daughter Maisy sent to live with Maggie. Torn between being protective of Maisy and heartbroken for Sherrie, Maggie is unsure what to do.In the meantime, Maggie meets fourteen-year-old Kayla, in need of short-term foster care after her mum is
... Read more
Groomed to be a Bride

Can Maggie protect a vulnerable young girl from the nightmares of her past?

by Maggie Hartley ...

Series Book 18 - A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story
'Mama is gone and I cry every night.'When a terrified young girl is discovered hiding in the back of a lorry, she is quickly taken into the care of social services. Arriving on the doorstep of foster carer Maggie Hartley, she is painfully thin, bruised and unable to speak a word of English. What atrocities has she escaped to bring her here?Woken each night by the screams of Halima's nightmares, ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

'Mama is gone and I cry every night.'When a terrified young girl is discovered hiding in the back of a lorry, she is quickly taken into the care of social services. Arriving on the doorstep of foster carer Maggie Hartley, she is painfully thin, bruised and unable to speak a word of English. What atrocities has she escaped to bring her here?Woken each night by the screams of Halima's nightmares,
... Read more
Will You Help Me?

Ralph’s true story of abuse, secrets and lies

by Maggie Hartley ...

Series Book 26 - A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story
'Please help me,' he said in a small voice. 'Will you help me?'Six-year-old Ralph has only been in the care system for three days and has already been rejected by three different foster carers. After hitting a teacher at his school and causing mayhem since he arrived four months ago, staff are unable to get a hold of his mum and her partner.Social Services are called and when Ralph turns up at ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

'Please help me,' he said in a small voice. 'Will you help me?'Six-year-old Ralph has only been in the care system for three days and has already been rejected by three different foster carers. After hitting a teacher at his school and causing mayhem since he arrived four months ago, staff are unable to get a hold of his mum and her partner.Social Services are called and when Ralph turns up at
... Read more
The Primal Wound

by Nancy Newton Verrier ...

( NOTE: THE ERROR ON THE E-BOOK FORMAT HAVE BEEN CORRECTED THANKS TO THE PREVIOUS REVIEW COMPLAINT. NOW YOU CAN READ THE E-BOOK WITHOUT ANY BLURRY EFFECTS SO ENJOY YOUR READ AND DON'T FORGET TO GIVE YOUR REVIEW) The Primal Wound is a seminal work which revolutionizes the way we think about adoption. It describes and clarifies the effects of separating babies from their birth mothers as a primal ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

( NOTE: THE ERROR ON THE E-BOOK FORMAT HAVE BEEN CORRECTED THANKS TO THE PREVIOUS REVIEW COMPLAINT. NOW YOU CAN READ THE E-BOOK WITHOUT ANY BLURRY EFFECTS SO ENJOY YOUR READ AND DON'T FORGET TO GIVE YOUR REVIEW) The Primal Wound is a seminal work which revolutionizes the way we think about adoption. It describes and clarifies the effects of separating babies from their birth mothers as a primal
... Read more
China's Hidden Children

Abandonment, Adoption, and the Human Costs of the One-Child Policy

by Kay Ann Johnson ...

In the thirty-five years since China instituted its One-Child Policy, 120,000 children—mostly girls—have left China through international adoption, including 85,000 to the United States. It's generally assumed that this diaspora is the result of China's approach to population control, but there is also the underlying belief that the majority of adoptees are daughters because the One-Child Policy ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the thirty-five years since China instituted its One-Child Policy, 120,000 children—mostly girls—have left China through international adoption, including 85,000 to the United States. It's generally assumed that this diaspora is the result of China's approach to population control, but there is also the underlying belief that the majority of adoptees are daughters because the One-Child Policy
... Read more
A Sister for Christmas

The true story of one girl’s life-changing decision and a bond like no other

by Maggie Hartley ...

Series Book 27 - A Maggie Hartley Foster Carer Story
Her sister was in danger. Jazmin knew there was only one option if she wanted to make sure she was safe. 'Come on, Pearl,' she whispered. 'Let's get you out of here.'Jazmin was only thirteen when she was taken into care, after asking to be removed from her mum herself. Tired and worn down by her mum's drinking and relationships with men who would threaten Jazmin, she spent her teenage years in ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

Her sister was in danger. Jazmin knew there was only one option if she wanted to make sure she was safe. 'Come on, Pearl,' she whispered. 'Let's get you out of here.'Jazmin was only thirteen when she was taken into care, after asking to be removed from her mum herself. Tired and worn down by her mum's drinking and relationships with men who would threaten Jazmin, she spent her teenage years in
... Read more
Ne m'appelez pas Roxana

by Clara Loiseau ...

Series series NON CLASSE
Adriana, qui a porté le prénom Roxana Pamela toute sa vie, découvre à 32 ans que son adoption en Roumanie, il y a plus de trente ans, pourrait cacher une vérité troublante : à l’époque, de nombreux bébés de ce pays d’Europe de l’Est auraient été vendus, et elle pourrait faire partie de ceux-ci.Adriana n’avait aucune raison de remettre en question la légalité de son adoption. Elle détient d ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

Adriana, qui a porté le prénom Roxana Pamela toute sa vie, découvre à 32 ans que son adoption en Roumanie, il y a plus de trente ans, pourrait cacher une vérité troublante : à l’époque, de nombreux bébés de ce pays d’Europe de l’Est auraient été vendus, et elle pourrait faire partie de ceux-ci.Adriana n’avait aucune raison de remettre en question la légalité de son adoption. Elle détient d
... Read more
The Real Katie Lavender

A secret that changed everything... the warm, witty and utterly beguiling novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author

by Erica James ...

A secret that changed everything...**'**A great big romantic, emotional and involving read' Woman & Home*'*With marvellous writing, eccentric characters and a great plot, this has it all' Closer'This will make you giggle and weep in equal measure' WomanKatie Lavender has always thought she was pretty unshockable, until a year after her mother's death she receives a letter from a so... ... Read more

$5.99 CAD

A secret that changed everything...**'**A great big romantic, emotional and involving read' Woman & Home*'*With marvellous writing, eccentric characters and a great plot, this has it all' Closer'This will make you giggle and weep in equal measure' WomanKatie Lavender has always thought she was pretty unshockable, until a year after her mother's death she receives a letter from a so...
... Read more
A Southern Girl

A Novel

by John Warley ...

Series series Story River Books
The worlds of privilege and poverty collide in this moving tale of adoption, identity, belonging, dedication,and loveSet against the exquisite, historical backdrop of Charleston's insular South of Broad neighborhood, A Southern Girl is a tale of international adoption and of families lost, then found anew through revelations, courage, and the perseverance of a love without bounds. With two ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

The worlds of privilege and poverty collide in this moving tale of adoption, identity, belonging, dedication,and loveSet against the exquisite, historical backdrop of Charleston's insular South of Broad neighborhood, A Southern Girl is a tale of international adoption and of families lost, then found anew through revelations, courage, and the perseverance of a love without bounds. With two
... Read more
The Mothers

A Novel

by Jennifer Gilmore ...

Poignant, raw, and insightful, Jennifer Gilmore’s third novel is an unforgettable story of love, family, and motherhood. With a “voice [that is] at turns wise and barbed with sharp humor” (Vanity Fair), Gilmore lays bare the story of one couple’s ardent desire for a child and their emotional journey through adoption.Jesse and Ramon are a loving couple, but after years spent unsuccessfully trying ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Poignant, raw, and insightful, Jennifer Gilmore’s third novel is an unforgettable story of love, family, and motherhood. With a “voice [that is] at turns wise and barbed with sharp humor” (Vanity Fair), Gilmore lays bare the story of one couple’s ardent desire for a child and their emotional journey through adoption.Jesse and Ramon are a loving couple, but after years spent unsuccessfully trying
... Read more
Broken: Part 2 of 3

A traumatised girl. Her troubled brother. Their shocking secret.

by Rosie Lewis ...

Nine-year-old Archie and his five-year-old sister, Bobbi, are taken into emergency police protective custody after an incident of domestic violence at their family home.Rosie collects the children from their out-of-hours foster carer on New Year’s Day and instantly recognises Archie from a domestic violence workshop she helped with. Rosie remembers that when asked what he enjoyed most about the ... Read more

$3.99 CAD

Nine-year-old Archie and his five-year-old sister, Bobbi, are taken into emergency police protective custody after an incident of domestic violence at their family home.Rosie collects the children from their out-of-hours foster carer on New Year’s Day and instantly recognises Archie from a domestic violence workshop she helped with. Rosie remembers that when asked what he enjoyed most about the
... Read more
Walking This Path Together, 3rd Edition

Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive Child Welfare Practice

by Gwendolyn Gosek ...

Canadian child welfare policies and practices have been central to maintaining a settler colonial nation by controlling and managing the childhoods and future lives of children. While ostensibly grounded in the “best interests of the child,” child welfare policies and practices far too often make the lives of young people more precarious because they are stratified along race and class lines ... Read more

$51.99 CAD

Canadian child welfare policies and practices have been central to maintaining a settler colonial nation by controlling and managing the childhoods and future lives of children. While ostensibly grounded in the “best interests of the child,” child welfare policies and practices far too often make the lives of young people more precarious because they are stratified along race and class lines
... Read more
A Mother's Reckoning

A gripping 1970s drama of a hidden past and a life-changing secret from Evelyn Hood

by Evelyn Hood ...

Series series Mothers and Daughters
A Scottish historical saga of duty and dreams from Sunday Times bestselling author Evelyn Hood! Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Val Wood ❤️When everything changes, will her family fall apart or rally together?Paisley, Scotland, 1976Thirty-five-year-old Rachel Carswell is devastated by her father’s death. He was her anchor; her relationship with her prickly mother has always been strained. ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A Scottish historical saga of duty and dreams from Sunday Times bestselling author Evelyn Hood! Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Val Wood ❤️When everything changes, will her family fall apart or rally together?Paisley, Scotland, 1976Thirty-five-year-old Rachel Carswell is devastated by her father’s death. He was her anchor; her relationship with her prickly mother has always been strained.
... Read more
The Girl with the Saddest Secret

The True Story of a Troubled Little Girl and the Foster Carer Who Gives Her Hope

by Angela Hart ...

Series series Tales of Life as a Foster Carer
How do you offer safety to a child consistently let down by others?Emotional and uplifting, The Girl with the Saddest Secret is a remarkable memoir from Sunday Times bestselling author and devoted foster carer Angela Hart.Jasmine is a little girl with a difficult upbringing whose current foster family can no longer handle her behaviour. Angela does her best to provide a secure environment for ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

How do you offer safety to a child consistently let down by others?Emotional and uplifting, The Girl with the Saddest Secret is a remarkable memoir from Sunday Times bestselling author and devoted foster carer Angela Hart.Jasmine is a little girl with a difficult upbringing whose current foster family can no longer handle her behaviour. Angela does her best to provide a secure environment for
... Read more
The Daughter She Gave Away

An emotional, page-turning family drama from Lisa Timoney

by Lisa Timoney ...

‘This is an absolutely heartbreaking, gripping tearjerker. Be warned, you'll need tissues. But I loved every minute!’ Amanda ProwseA completely heartbreaking story about the impossible dilemmas two mothers find themselves facing. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Amanda Prowse, and Emma Robinson. 'I promise.’ Meg kissed the top of her daughter’s head, tears welling in her eyes. ‘I’ll never leave ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

‘This is an absolutely heartbreaking, gripping tearjerker. Be warned, you'll need tissues. But I loved every minute!’ Amanda ProwseA completely heartbreaking story about the impossible dilemmas two mothers find themselves facing. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Amanda Prowse, and Emma Robinson. 'I promise.’ Meg kissed the top of her daughter’s head, tears welling in her eyes. ‘I’ll never leave
... Read more
Breaking Point

Daniel just wants someone he can rely on

by Casey Watson ...

Daniel just wants someone he can rely on…With his parents in and out of prison, Daniel has spent the last three years in a children’s home, feeling forgotten and with nowhere to truly belong.When he arrives at Casey and Mike’s, his challenging and unpredictable behaviour soon reveals a much darker past than anyone had imagined.Can Casey find a way to reach Daniel and help him build a brighter ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Daniel just wants someone he can rely on…With his parents in and out of prison, Daniel has spent the last three years in a children’s home, feeling forgotten and with nowhere to truly belong.When he arrives at Casey and Mike’s, his challenging and unpredictable behaviour soon reveals a much darker past than anyone had imagined.Can Casey find a way to reach Daniel and help him build a brighter
... Read more

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Adoption eBooks

Show: