Becoming Family: A Journey of Adoption, Love, and Loss

Mary Head's memoir, Becoming Family, is a moving and inspiring story of one family's journey through adoption, love, and loss. Head and her husband, John, always dreamed of having a family, but after years of infertility, they decided to adopt. In 2006, they welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby girl named Anna. Two years later, they adopted another baby girl, Sarah.

Becoming Family

by Mary Head

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Head's memoir is a raw and honest account of the challenges and joys of adoption. She writes about the difficult decision to adopt, the paperwork and bureaucracy involved, and the emotional roller coaster of waiting to be matched with a child. She also writes about the challenges of parenting adopted children, who often come with their own unique set of needs and challenges.

Head's memoir is not just a story about adoption. It is also a story about love and loss. In 2012, Head and her husband lost their daughter, Sarah, to cancer. Head writes about the unimaginable pain of losing a child and the challenges of grieving in the public eye.

Becoming Family is a beautifully written and deeply moving memoir. Head's writing is honest, raw, and unflinchingly honest. She does not shy away from the difficult topics of adoption and loss. Instead, she writes about them with courage and grace. Head's memoir is a must-read for anyone who has ever dreamed of adopting a child. It is also a powerful reminder of the importance of family and the resilience of the human spirit.

About Mary Head

Mary Head is an American author, speaker, and advocate for adoption. She is the author of the memoir Becoming Family and the co-author of Adoption Nation, a book about her family's experience with adoption. Head is a frequent speaker on adoption and family issues, and she has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and CNN.

Head lives in California with her husband, John, and their two children, Anna and Sam.

Becoming Family

by Mary Head

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3373 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	271 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE