Overview
In 1972, sixteen-year-old Michelle Pearson gave up her baby for adoption. It was supposed to be the end of the story. Michelle was told to forget she ever had a child and 'get on with her life'. But it wasn't that easy. In the years that followed, Michelle felt the fall-out of that decision, which left her battling with post-traumatic memory loss, agoraphobia and anxiety so acute it often landed her in the hospital emergency room. Michelle never stopped blaming herself. But five decades on, long hidden secrets are revealed that might have saved the years, happiness and the right to be a mother that she lost when her baby was taken.
Full Product Details
Author: Michelle Pearson ,
Michelle Pearson with Eve Hatton ,
Eve Hatton ,
Eve Hatton
Publisher: Gemini Books Group Ltd
Imprint: Mardle Books
ISBN: 9781914451768
ISBN 10: 1914451767
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 01 September 2022
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
'Michelle's story is powerful, deeply moving and the tip of the iceberg as far as the national scandal of forced adoption in Britain is concerned.' * Dr Michael Lambert * 'Interesting. Fascinating. I wanted to hold Michelle's hand and say ""We can do this""' * Louise Allen, author *
"'Michelle's story is powerful, deeply moving and the tip of the iceberg as far as the national scandal of forced adoption in Britain is concerned.' * Dr Michael Lambert * 'Interesting. Fascinating. I wanted to hold Michelle's hand and say “We can do this""' * Louise Allen, author *"
'Michelle's story is powerful, deeply moving and the tip of the iceberg as far as the national scandal of forced adoption in Britain is concerned.' * Dr Michael Lambert *
"'Michelle's story is powerful, deeply moving and the tip of the iceberg as far as the national scandal of forced adoption in Britain is concerned.' * Dr Michael Lambert * 'Interesting. Fascinating. I wanted to hold Michelle's hand and say ""We can do this""' * Louise Allen, author *"
Author Information
Michelle Pearson lives in South East England. A scientist by education but with an eclectic career history from milking cows and working as a lifeguard through to the city, global IT and running her own business. Along the way she found time to qualify and teach Pilates and Tai Chi. Taken is Michelle's first book covering a very personal journey through life. When away from writing she enjoys being outside with nature walking with her husband and their two dogs, as well as her other passion, photography. Michelle Pearson lives in South East England. A scientist by education but with an eclectic career history from milking cows and working as a lifeguard through to the city, global IT and running her own business. Along the way she found time to qualify and teach Pilates and Tai Chi. Taken is Michelle's first book covering a very personal journey through life. When away from writing she enjoys being outside with nature walking with her husband and their two dogs, as well as her other passion, photography. Eve Hatton is the co-author, with Shy Keenan, of the bestselling Broken (Mardle Books, 2022) and of Unspoken, with Liz Harvie (Mardle Books, 2023). Eve Hatton is the co-author, with Shy Keenan, of the bestselling Broken (Mardle Books, 2022) and of Unspoken, with Liz Harvie (Mardle Books, 2023).
