Overview

Between 1945 and 1973, about 350,000 unmarried Canadian mothers were persuaded, coerced or forced into giving their babies up for adoption. Many babies, like Nadean Stone, were illegally given away, like a puppy at the pound, for a nominal donation to the church. No Stone Unturned, follows debut author Nadean Stone's 44-year search for her birth mother. Raised with no electricity or indoor plumbing, from the moment she understands the word adoption, she vows to find her. With no records of her birth, she battles against the frustration of bureaucracy and the unbearable pain of many heartbreaks. Education is her salvation leading Nadean to a new life on an exotic Caribbean island. Fearful events unfold that propel her on a captivating journey of seemingly insurmountable personal challenges, as she strives to make whole, a life with a fractured sense of identity. Told with humor and suspense, No Stone Unturned is an inspiring, triumphant memoir of courage and perseverance against all odds, proving the miraculous and happy ending we can achieve when we never give up.

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Andrea Schenk 5 out of 5 stars Absolutely AWESOME! Just finished reading and this book is honestly one of the best l have ever read. I could not put it down and I felt as if I was right in the moment with her. I laughed at times and I literally had tears streaming down my face at times. All the makings of a great movie and I would be first in line to buy tickets. This book is not only a story of the quest of the author to find her birth mother with the odds stacked against her. It is the life story of a courageous woman who perseveres despite many hardships, and still has the ability to love unconditionally. All of us can learn a lesson from her by reading this! Margie 5 out of 5 stars A MUST READ WHICH SHOULD BECOME A MUST MOVIE! This book is a MUST READ. Never judge a book by its cover. Don't let the beauty and softness of Nadean fool you. She is tough as stone. No Stone Unturned is a real life story which contains all the elements for a great movie: Real life drama, pain, suspense, romance, royalty, politics, and more. You will cry, laugh, and get angry. Thank you Nadean for being transparent and opening up your soul to share such personal details. Jenny Babb 5 out of 5 stars Amazing!! One of the best books I've ever read! This book is a life story that everyone should read! Men & woman alike! I read it in two days, I bawled, I chuckled & it moved my soul. To love & be courageous in times when you can barely crawl. To have faith, never say never!! I'm so inspired! Go get this book! Claudia A. Hoffman 5 out of 5 stars Fascinating Life Journey Once the tears subsided--going back and forth from sad tears to happy tears--I took time to reflect on the total story. This is one of those true stories where you ask, how did this person survive so many struggles life threw her way ? Told in chronological order of her life, Ms. Stone brings the reader inside to experience the emotional roller coaster that was her life. There was no whitewash and no stone unturned in the telling of each event. The fact that Ms. Stone kept a positive outlook throughout her life is an amazing story in itself! Kyle M. 5 out of 5 stars Definitely a great read, all the way to the end! Nadean's life story is so compelling, I could not stop reading! Hard to believe this all happened to one person. She expressed making a movie as her next goal, but with so many profound events in one person's lifetime, maybe a Netflix or Amazon miniseries would better do the book justice, just my opinion. Anthony Miller 5 out of 5 stars You will not be able to put this book down! The story of Nadean's life had me hooked each chapter - in fact one night I was up until 2:00am until I had finished the book. Nadean lived a hectic yet amazing life and she captures these experiences wonderfully. This is a must read!

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Nadean Stone is a Legal Management Consultant and an author. She works as an advocate for children and adoptees, with an interest in public policy and legislation. She is currently exploring the transformation of No Stone Unturned into a screenplay and is also working on a series of children's stories about her adventures on her grandmother's farm. She and her husband Bill divide their time between their home in South Florida and their cottage on Lake Champlain.

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