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Love Never Leaves: A Memoir

Name: Love Never Leaves: A Memoir
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Book Synopsis: "Love Never Leaves" is a memoir by Deborah Huse Blanchard, who gave her biracial sons up for adoption in the 1950s after receiving racist threats. Blanchard had met the boys' father as a student at the New England Conservatory of Music but had no idea of the racial turmoil that embroiled the country at the time. Her husband, George, warned Deborah of the difficulties they would face as a mixed couple. What he did not say was that before long he would grow distant and cold, apparently troubled by experiences he had as a black classical musician. As their new family expanded, he took on more work as a waiter in upper-class Boston establishments. Deborah, whose great love before George had been singing, returned to Lowell to resume life with her close-knit family. The people of Lowell turned against her and began sending her threatening phone calls, saying she would never see her sons again if she sent them to school. Finally, she made the agonizing decision to place her sons for adoption. Extraordinarily, she demanded that they be placed with an African American family. She was not, however, able to maintain contact or oversight of any sort after the adoption took place due to the closed system that prevailed at the time. Only later did she learn that her sons had been separated, to her great consternation. She vowed to find her sons once they came of age, beginning an ongoing effort to rebuild bridges with her sons and their children. Paired with Blanchard's moving account are 23 other stories of adoption written by adoptees and members of adoptive families, including Blanchard's older son, George.

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"Love Never Leaves" is a powerful memoir that will take you on an emotional journey. Written by Deborah Huse Blanchard, this book tells the heartbreaking story of a mother forced to give up her biracial sons in the face of adversity. With its raw honesty, this memoir is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

Blanchard's story is one that will leave you breathless. In a time of racial turmoil, she faced unimaginable challenges as a mixed couple. Despite the love they once shared, her husband grew distant and cold, haunted by his experiences as a black classical musician. Forced to make a heart-wrenching decision, she placed her sons for adoption, demanding they be placed with an African American family. This memoir beautifully captures the pain, sacrifice, and unwavering love of a mother torn apart.

But "Love Never Leaves" doesn't stop at telling Deborah Huse Blanchard's story. It goes above and beyond by including 23 other remarkable stories of adoption, giving voice to the adoptees and members of adoptive families. You'll gain insight into the struggles they faced, the hurdles they overcame, and the love that bonds them together.

If you're seeking a compelling read that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you inspired, "Love Never Leaves" is the perfect choice. It's a memoir that not only sheds light on the dark corners of the past but also serves as a beacon of hope for anyone who has ever experienced loss or separation.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary memoir. Get your copy of "Love Never Leaves" today and immerse yourself in a powerful story of love, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her children.

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