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A review by ericadansereau
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book hurt to read, as it is inspired by true events surrounding the abominable Tennessee Children’s Home Society and the wicked Georgia Tann. It gutted me emotionally, but was so well written and ended so beautifully. Alternating between past and present timelines, this book was phenomenal. The author’s note and interview at the end are a must read.
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Kidnapping, Grief, and Confinement