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Stranger Care
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Discover the heartfelt journey of Sarah Sentilles in 'Stranger Care,' a poignant exploration of motherhood and the complexities of foster care. In this compelling narrative, Sentilles and her husband, Eric, navigate the emotional landscape of adoption after choosing not to have biological children. Their journey leads them to open their home to a newborn girl named Coco, who is in urgent need of a loving foster family. With 432 pages filled with powerful prose, this trade paperback offers a unique perspective on what it means to be a mother—not just to a child in need but also to the birth mother who continues to love her.
'You were never ours,' Sarah tells Coco, encapsulating the deep bond formed despite the circumstances. 'Stranger Care' is more than just a memoir; it's a love letter to all children in the foster system and a reminder that family comes in many shapes and sizes. Sarah Sentilles invites readers to reflect on their own definitions of family, care, and belonging while highlighting universal themes of compassion and resilience.
This beautifully crafted book is perfect for anyone interested in foster care, adoption, and the power of maternal love. With insights that resonate deeply, 'Stranger Care' is essential reading for foster parents, prospective adoptees, and empathetic souls seeking to understand the complexities of family relationships in the modern world. Plus, enjoy the convenience of free shipping on this emotionally rich exploration of motherhood and connection.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922330956
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 432
Description:
May you always feel at home.
After deciding not to have a biological child, Sarah Sentilles and her husband, Eric, try to adopt a baby through foster care. Knowing that the system aims for reunification with the birth family, they open their home to a flurry of social workers who question, evaluate, and prepare them to welcome a child into their lives-even if it most likely means giving that child up.
After years of starts and stops, the phone call finally comes- a three-day-old baby girl, Coco, in urgent need of a foster family. Sarah and Eric bring this newborn stranger home.
'You were never ours,' Sarah tells her, 'yet we belong to each other.'
A love letter to Coco and to the countless others like her, Stranger Care shares Sarah's discovery of what it means to mother- in this case, not just a vulnerable infant, but also the birth mother who loves the child too. Coco's story is a reminder that we depend on family, and that family can take many different forms.
Sarah Sentilles, author of the acclaimed Draw Your Weapons, brings her powerful prose and fearless compassion to an intimate subject with universal concerns- What does it mean to mother? How can we care for and protect one another? And how do we ensure a better future for life on this planet?
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping
'You were never ours,' Sarah tells Coco, encapsulating the deep bond formed despite the circumstances. 'Stranger Care' is more than just a memoir; it's a love letter to all children in the foster system and a reminder that family comes in many shapes and sizes. Sarah Sentilles invites readers to reflect on their own definitions of family, care, and belonging while highlighting universal themes of compassion and resilience.
This beautifully crafted book is perfect for anyone interested in foster care, adoption, and the power of maternal love. With insights that resonate deeply, 'Stranger Care' is essential reading for foster parents, prospective adoptees, and empathetic souls seeking to understand the complexities of family relationships in the modern world. Plus, enjoy the convenience of free shipping on this emotionally rich exploration of motherhood and connection.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922330956
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 432
Description:
May you always feel at home.
After deciding not to have a biological child, Sarah Sentilles and her husband, Eric, try to adopt a baby through foster care. Knowing that the system aims for reunification with the birth family, they open their home to a flurry of social workers who question, evaluate, and prepare them to welcome a child into their lives-even if it most likely means giving that child up.
After years of starts and stops, the phone call finally comes- a three-day-old baby girl, Coco, in urgent need of a foster family. Sarah and Eric bring this newborn stranger home.
'You were never ours,' Sarah tells her, 'yet we belong to each other.'
A love letter to Coco and to the countless others like her, Stranger Care shares Sarah's discovery of what it means to mother- in this case, not just a vulnerable infant, but also the birth mother who loves the child too. Coco's story is a reminder that we depend on family, and that family can take many different forms.
Sarah Sentilles, author of the acclaimed Draw Your Weapons, brings her powerful prose and fearless compassion to an intimate subject with universal concerns- What does it mean to mother? How can we care for and protect one another? And how do we ensure a better future for life on this planet?
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping
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