Title: Tree of Strangers
Author: Barbara Sumner
Publisher: Massey University Press
Release Date: September 10th 2020
A bit about the book from Amazon: Barbara Sumner grew up in a family filled with secrets and lies. At twenty-three she decided she had to find her mother. Remarkable, moving, beautifully written, Tree of Strangers is a ripping account of a search for identity in a country governed by adoption laws that deny the rights of the adopted person.
My thoughts: I loved this book. I can hear you asking now, “Hey Mrs B, what’s to love about forced adoption?” We all know the answer is there’s nothing to love about that. What I loved is the way Barbara spoke her truth and explained her life in terms I could understand.
In my own parenting journey of raising 2 children with special needs I am realizing very quickly there are some parts of my parenting where I have no agency. At the end of the day though, I get to go home and hug my babies.
In this modern world how is it acceptable to take children away from the arms that should be holding them?
If you’re reading this and thinking “Hang on Mrs B, what about the mothers who….” My answer is buy this book and read it.
Where to buy
Approach your local book store and see if they stock it or ask them to.
You can also get it from amazon, link below.