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A powerful decade-long study of adoption in the age of Roe, revealing the grief of the American mothers for whom the choice to parent was never real.
Adoption has always been viewed as a beloved institution for building families, as well as a mutually agreeable common ground in the abortion debate, but little attention has been paid to the lives of mothers who relinquish infants for private adoption. Relinquished reveals adoption to be a path of constrained choice for those for whom abortion is inaccessible, or for whom parenthood is untenable. The stories of relinquishing mothers are stories about our country's refusal to care for families at the most basic level, and to instead embrace an individual, private solution to a large-scale, social problem.
With the recent decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization revoking abortion protections, we are in a political moment in which adoption is, increasingly, being revealed as an institution devoted to separating families and policing parenthood under the guise of feel-good family-building. Rooted in a long-term study, Relinquished is an analysis of hundreds of in-depth interviews with American mothers who placed their children for domestic adoption. The voices of these women are powerful and heartrending; they deserve to be heard.
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Are you interested in understanding the true nature of adoption in America? Look no further than "Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood". This groundbreaking book takes you on a thought-provoking journey, delving into the lives of mothers who chose to give up their children for adoption. Through powerful narratives and extensive research, you'll gain insights into the constrained choices these women face when it comes to parenting. Discover the heartbreaking stories that shed light on our society's failure to support families and its reliance on private adoption as a solution to a much larger social problem.
In the wake of the recent Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, it has become even more crucial to examine the impact of adoption on separating families and the regulation of parenthood. "Relinquished" offers a comprehensive analysis based on long-term studies and numerous in-depth interviews with American mothers who placed their children for domestic adoption. Their voices resound with authenticity and deserve to be heard, providing valuable insights into the personal struggles faced by mothers without access to abortion or viable parenting options.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening book that challenges conventional notions surrounding adoption. Gain a deeper understanding of the complexities inherent in the adoption process and its repercussions on mothers and families. Explore the stories that have been overlooked for far too long, and join the conversation around creating a society that truly cares for families on all levels.
Get your copy of "Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood" today and embark on a journey that will forever change your perspective on adoption and family dynamics.
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