Description
A collection of pieces on adoption, by writers from three sides of the issue: adopted children, birth mothers and adoptive parents. Family Wanted reveals profound truths about identity, family, love and belonging.
About the Author
Sara Holloway is the Senior Editor at Granta Books.
Reviews
'A frequently startling and consistently moving collection... blood alone is not the motor of the family story, but love, guilt and pain will continue to be' Telegraph 'The stories take you on a roller coaster of emotions... Whoever you are and however your life is affected by adoption you will find elements of yourself within this book' Adoption Net 'This eclectic set of reflections by adoptees and adoptive and birth parents runs the gamut of possibilities... a joy to read' Times Educational Supplement 'A celebration of the range and diversity of the human condition... wonderful reading' Irish Times 'A truly emotive read with a wide appeal... stunning anthology' The Big Issue
Book Information
ISBN 9781862078574
Author Sara Holloway
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Granta Books
Publisher Granta Books
Weight(grams) 200g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 130mm * 19mm