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Adoption - More Voices of The Willows and The Adoption Hub of America

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Book Synopsis: Fascinating look into the early 20th century world of adoption in Kansas City, Missouri. "More Voices of The Willows" is a follow up to "Mansion on a Hill: The Story of The Willows Maternity Sanitarium and the Adoption Hub of America." Adoptees and birth mothers share heartwarming and sometimes heart wrenching reunion stories. Ranging from 1908 until 1969, these twenty-two voices express the common threads of needing to know who am I, what is my family background and medical history, fear of hurting adoptive parents' feelings, and guilt for being forced to give up a baby under difficult circumstances. One voice is a past Kansas governor who was a Willows baby and wrote about his being chosen by his adoptive parents. Another is an adoptee finding her ninety-year-old biological parents and learning they had eloped after finding out the young woman was pregnant. Upon telling their parents, the young bride was forced to go to The Willows and give up their baby for adoption. Readers will be amazed at the incredible story of a man who was born at The Willows, adopted multiple times, lived at Boys Town, was homeless, and eventually became a merchant marine at sixteen. These are just three of the amazing stories. New details about The Willows that has been discovered since the release of "Mansion on a Hill" is shared. In addition, there is information about other maternity homes and homes for infants that resided in Kansas City in the early 1900s. These include The Fairmount Maternity Hospital, Florence Crittenton Homes, St. Vincent's Maternity Home, St. Anthony's Home for Infants, East Side Maternity Hospital, Kansas City Cradle, and The Veil Maternity Hospital. There were dozens of homes for pregnant, unwed women that led to Kansas City being tagged the Adoption Hub of America.

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Are you ready to embark on a journey into the captivating world of adoption in early 20th century Kansas City? Look no further than "More Voices of The Willows and The Adoption Hub of America." This mesmerizing follow-up to "Mansion on a Hill" delves deeper into the untold stories of adoptees and birth mothers, revealing heartwarming and sometimes heart-wrenching reunion tales. From 1908 to 1969, twenty-two voices share their experiences of longing to uncover their true identities, desperate to unravel their family background and medical history. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be moved by their journeys!

Discover the extraordinary accounts within these pages. Meet a former Kansas governor, once a Willows baby himself, who recounts the poignant story of his adoption by his loving parents. Join an adoptee as she embarks on a quest to find her ninety-year-old biological parents, only to uncover a secret elopement and heartbreaking separation at The Willows. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible life journey of a man born at The Willows, adopted multiple times, and eventually finding his path as a merchant marine. These stories will leave you breathless and inspired.

This edition of "More Voices of The Willows" also brings you new discoveries about this remarkable institution. Uncover secret details that have been unearthed since the release of "Mansion on a Hill." Additionally, gain insights into the other maternity homes and infant residences that thrived in Kansas City during that era, including The Fairmount Maternity Hospital, Florence Crittenton Homes, and many more. Understand the pivotal role Kansas City played in becoming the Adoption Hub of America, with dozens of homes catering to pregnant, unwed women.

Don't miss your chance to explore this fascinating world of adoption history. Immerse yourself in the touching stories, the desperate searches for identity, and the triumphs of families reunited. Gain a unique perspective on the challenges faced by adoptees, birth mothers, and even the adoptive parents. Uncover the secrets of The Willows and the Adoption Hub of America. Start your journey today and grab your copy of "More Voices of The Willows and The Adoption Hub of America" here!

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