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The Lost Child of Philomena Lee: A Mother, Her Son and a Fifty Year Search

Name: The Lost Child of Philomena Lee: A Mother, Her Son and a Fifty Year Search
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Book Synopsis: The Lost Child of Philomena Lee is the tale of a mother and a son whose lives were scarred by the forces of hypocrisy on both sides of the Atlantic and of the secrets they were forced to keep. A compelling narrative of human love and loss, Martin Sixsmith's moving account is both heartbreaking yet ultimately redemptive.When she fell pregnant as a teenager in Ireland in 1952, Philomena Lee was sent to the convent at Roscrea in Co. Tipperary to be looked after as a fallen woman. She cared for her baby for three years until the Church took him from her and sold him, like countless others, to America for adoption. Coerced into signing a document promising never to attempt to see her child again, she nonetheless spent the next fifty years secretly searching for him, unaware that he was searching for her from across the Atlantic. Philomena's son, renamed Michael Hess, grew up to be a top Washington lawyer and a leading Republican official in the Reagan and Bush administrations. But he was a gay man in a homophobic party where he had to conceal not only his sexuality but, eventually, the fact that he had AIDS. With little time left, he returned to Ireland and the convent where he was born: his desperate quest to find his mother before he died left a legacy that was to unfold with unexpected consequences for all involved.Inspired the film Philomena starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan.

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Discover the heartbreaking yet redemptive story of The Lost Child of Philomena Lee, a mother and son torn apart by hypocrisy and secrecy. Martin Sixsmith's compelling narrative will touch your heart as you follow Philomena's fifty-year search for the son she was forced to give up for adoption. Uncover the emotional journey of love, loss, and ultimately, redemption that spans across the Atlantic.

Transport yourself to 1952 Ireland, where Philomena Lee's story begins at the convent in Co. Tipperary. Experience the heartache of a young mother whose son, Michael Hess, was taken from her and sold to America for adoption. Follow Michael's journey as a top Washington lawyer who uncovered his true identity and embarked on a desperate quest to reunite with his long-lost mother before it was too late.

Immerse yourself in the world that inspired the film "Philomena," starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan. Witness the power of love, resilience, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her son. Allow this captivating true story to remind you of the enduring strength of the human spirit and the relentless pursuit of love and belonging.

Don't miss the chance to experience this extraordinary tale of love, loss, and redemption. Join Philomena and Michael on their emotional journey that transcends time and distance. Click here to explore "The Lost Child of Philomena Lee" and be swept away by a story that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.

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