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What Are You? The Unfolding Story of a 1943 Bi-ethnic Adoption

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Book Synopsis: What Are You? The Unflolding Story of a 1943 Bi-ethnic Adoption is a riveting memoir about a bi-ethnic woman whose Irish/Catholic birthmother made arrangements for her to be privately adopted by a bi-ethnic married couple in 1943. The memoir details the author's experiences as an adopted child, including her extraordinary encounters with racism.

In 1943, the State of Connecticut officially allowed private adoptions to take place between birthmothers and married couples. The signature of the husband of the birthmother is how the father of the child was determined, or it could be the man the birthmother designated as the father. This process existed many years before DNA testing.

This memoir is about a multicultural, multiethnic, and multi-religious adoption during World War II. The adoption was between the birthmother, her legal husband (who was not the biological father of the child), and a married couple. It was the last private adoption permitted in Connecticut for another 35 years. The book details the extensive plans to maintain the privacy of everyone involved and the near failure of the adoption process. This story includes how the adoption occurred and details the lives of the key people involved. It captures how the child learned she was adopted, and how she dealt with her many cultures and ethnicities. The story also explores a mystery that occurred when the child was almost five years of age.

The book may serve as a guide for those thinking about adopting. It may also stimulate memories or questions for those who have been adopted.

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Discover the captivating memoir, "What Are You? The Unfolding Story of a 1943 Bi-ethnic Adoption" and embark on a journey that will leave you spellbound. This extraordinary book unveils the life of a bi-ethnic woman, adopted in secret during World War II, and the remarkable encounters she faced with racism. Delve into the author's experiences as an adopted child, as she navigates the complexities of her multicultural, multiethnic, and multi-religious upbringing.

Transport yourself to a time when private adoptions were shrouded in secrecy, and DNA testing was yet to be invented. In 1943, against all odds, a courageous Irish/Catholic birthmother arranged for her beloved child to be privately adopted by a married bi-ethnic couple. The last of its kind in Connecticut for over three decades, this adoption was an extraordinary tale of love, determination, and resilience.

Witness the intricacies of the adoption process, as the author unveils the extensive plans put in place to protect the privacy of all parties involved. Experience the emotional rollercoaster as the child discovers her true origins and grapples with her diverse cultural and ethnic background. Let this memoir serve as a guide to those considering adoption, or as a thought-provoking exploration for those who have been adopted.

Embrace the mystery that awaits within the pages of "What Are You? The Unfolding Story of a 1943 Bi-ethnic Adoption." Uncover the secrets that emerged when the child was just five years old, and get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey. This memoir is a must-read for anyone seeking a powerful and inspiring tale of love, identity, and the strength of the human spirit.

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