These are the books I recommend most often: stories that explore identity, resilience, and hidden truths.

Each one is charged with emotional depth, told with compassion, and helped me better understand the world around me, as well as myself.

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The Price of Children, Maria Laurino

American Baby, Gabrielle Glaser

Philomena, Martin Sixsmith

One Day She'll Darken, Fauna Hodel

Before We Were Yours, Lisa WIngate

You Don't Look Adopted, Anne Heffron

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Books that helped me write my story:​

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The Art of Memoir, Mary Karr

Essay Writing Guide, Jordan Peterson

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