Rudy Owens’ memoir on the American adoption experience
I published my memoir on the U.S. adoption experience on May 19. I have reached out first to my personal and adoptee/adoption community contacts, as well as people who may find this topic through the Internet. So far my readers have been happy with the work. This is good news.
Speaking on behalf of most writers, we want to ensure our readers have a memorable experience and learn and grow from our storytelling. Sharing stories helps connect people, so we can be enriched and expand our understanding of this wonderful thing called life.
As an adoptee, I want to build a bridge between adoptees and those who know nothing of this large group of diverse Americans, so they can begin to see and understand issues we raise, for ourselves, for our country, and for others. Adoptees have practical and critical knowledge that can improve family laws, parenting and family creation practices, and legal systems in this country.
I will share more feedback later. I encourage anyone who purchases my work to post comments on the Amazon pages for my Kindle version and the paperback version. This will help the book get better search results within Amazon and be introduced to new readers. Here is a sample of some initial commentary:
Reader 1 (May 21)
Owens makes a convincing case for opening up the secrecy surrounding birth records and other documents involved in adoption in the U.S. and for respecting the human rights of all.
Reader 2 (May 22)
Got your book today. First paragraph of preface is killer.
Reader 3 (May 24)
Until now, the only adoption stories I knew of were successful, happy ones. . . . I never even considered the untold stories like yours. So I am glad you’re putting that out there now.
Reader 4 (May 26)
I’m a few chapters in and I’m very much moved by your story and the larger social context you bring to fleshing out a larger, collective secret history.
Reader 5 (May 26)
I’ve read five chapters of your book. You did an amazing research and writing job. I’m just getting started. Lots there. The title is perfect; glad you presented that first.
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