BEFORE WE WERE YOURS
by Lisa Wingate
A beautifully written and very disturbing story about the
Tennessee Children’s Home Society, the woman who ran it, and the children and
families who were affected. Rill, a 12
year old “river rat,” and her brothers and sisters are forcibly removed from their
home when their parents are away. They
fall into the hands of Georgia Tann (a real person) and the TCHS(a real
facility).
The characters, real and imaginary, have clear
personalities. The action is real and terrifying. The time and place are vividly shown.
If you have children, or work with them, or just know a few,
this tale of real events in the not distant past is horrifying. Book groups will have a field day with
discussions of family, love, poverty, discipline, adoption, heartache,
sacrifice and hope.
5 of 5 stars
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