Our story did not go as planned.
That's why it needs to be told.
"An intensely gripping and emotional read that shines a light on the emotional and mental trauma...that drives the fight for survival."
Over 100,000 children await adoption from the U.S. foster care system every year.
Many of those most in need of homes are over age six, but because of their age and the trauma they've experienced within their birth families, their odds of adoption are close to zero.
Blown Away is the deeply personal story of one mother who rejected those odds by opening her heart and her home to a ten-year-old girl with a history of neglect and abuse.
Claire McKinney's candid narrative offers an essential perspective for those seeking to be as well-informed as possible about the challenges of adopting an older child.
What readers say.
"... an important book that fills a gap in the market -- sharing an insider's look at the reality of adopting an older child with a troubled history."
"An intensely gripping and emotional read for anyone, Claire McKinney's story shines a light on the emotional and mental trauma many [adopted] children have been through, driving their fight for survival. It also explores the flip side - what it's like for the adoptive parent, the endless self-questioning and search for help and advice."
"This book is ... for anyone contemplating adopting an older child, college students contemplating a career in this field, teachers, counselors, pediatric psychiatrists, and lawmakers."
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