To Whom It May Concern: a memoir of a foster child
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (821 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00AZR6I8G |
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| Number of Pages | : | 115 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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To Whom It May Concern: a memoir of a foster child Julie W. Spence What a heartbreaking memory of a young girl's life!Anyone who grew up in a small town should read this. I grew up in the same small town but was never aware of any of this. I hope that the state and county systems have drastically improved since then!Thank you for writing about your life experiences as a child in the foster care system.. ggkaren said An absolute"must read" !. I must begin by saying that I am personally acquainted with the author as well as some of her family. I bought this book with the intention of reading it sometime during the summer. I however, made the mistake of "just taking a peek". I was hooked and could not put this book down. It is so well written and the story is so heart breaking as well as heart warming. I am indeed appalled at the state of Michigan for allowing such abuse to continue when it should have never occurred in the first place. Laurie has inspired me to do what I can to make positive changes in our foster care systm. I know that after you read this story of her l. Laughed some and cried a lot. When I read the book, I was not prepared for the raw emotions that overwhelmed me. I could picture how that little girl's life was through her words. I think this is a book that strengthens a person's soul after reading it and makes a person question if things are better now than when the author was a child.
Laurie Kast-Klein has been involved in advocacy for abused women and children, and she currently lives with her family in Michigan.. She has abandoned me, broken my heart, lied about me and given me cold, deadly glares that made me think she wished I were dead. Her story is heartfelt and heartbreaking, but her words will inspire you. Mom has also made me feel loved and special, given me a sense of humor and made me feel like a beautiful person." With a warm conversational tone, Laurie Kast-Klein describes her tumultuous childhood and the lack of care demonstrated by the Michigan foster care system. From the loving atmosphere of her grandparents' home to a variety of abusive foster care homes, Laurie has survived and ultimately flourished