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Far from the Tree
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
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Publisher's Summary
National Book Award Winner and New York Times best seller!
Perfect for fans of NBC's This Is Us, Robin Benway’s beautiful interweaving story of three very different teenagers connected by blood explores the meaning of family in all its forms - how to find it, how to keep it, and how to love it.
Being the middle child has its ups and downs.
But for Grace, an only child who was adopted at birth, discovering that she is a middle child is a different ride altogether. After putting her own baby up for adoption, she goes looking for her biological family, including:
Maya, her loudmouthed younger bio sister, who has a lot to say about their newfound family ties. Having grown up the snarky brunette in a house full of chipper redheads, she’s quick to search for traces of herself among these not-quite-strangers. And when her adopted family’s long-buried problems begin to explode to the surface, Maya can’t help but wonder where exactly it is that she belongs.
And Joaquin, their stoic older bio brother, who has no interest in bonding over their shared biological mother. After 17 years in the foster care system, he’s learned that there are no heroes, and secrets and fears are best kept close to the vest, where they can’t hurt anyone but him.
Don't miss this moving novel that addresses such important topics as adoption, teen pregnancy, and foster care.
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- Anynomous
- 2022-05-08
Powerful Tearjerker
This is an excellent written and powerful story full of sadness, joy, loss, and growth. A thoughtful and nuanced depiction of the complexities of family with strong character development.
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- Alexandra B.
- 2022-04-19
Good Book
As an adoptee I was particularly interested in this book. It was a good book but definitely more for teens or young adults.
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- Carol Anne Shaw
- 2020-06-07
Outstanding !
One of the best books I've listened to. the author writes so beautifully and this story is compelling and poignant and believable. julia Whelan, of course, is a real pro; every book she narrates is a cut above
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- Vivibaia
- 2023-05-31
Easy reading, great for teens
Like how the book shows how teenagers have a hard time talking about feelings and adults too! Family dynamics and young love. Cute
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