You Carried Me: A Daughter's Memoir by Melissa Ohden (English) Paperback Book

Description: You Carried Me by Melissa Ohden What happens when an abortion survivor finds her birth mother, who never knew her daughter was alive?Winner, 2018 Christianity Today Book Award, CT WomenSilver Medal Winner, 2018 Illumination Book Awards, Biography & MemoirMelissa Ohden is fourteen when she learns she is the survivor of a botched abortion. In this intimate memoir she deta FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What happens when an abortion survivor finds her birth mother, who never knew her daughter was alive?Winner, 2018 Christianity Today Book Award, CT WomenSilver Medal Winner, 2018 Illumination Book Awards, Biography & MemoirMelissa Ohden is fourteen when she learns she is the survivor of a botched abortion. In this intimate memoir she details for the first time her search for her biological parents, and her own journey from anger and shame to faith and empowerment.After a decade-long search Melissa finally locates her birth father and writes to extend forgiveness, only to learn that he has died without answering her burning questions. Melissa becomes a mother herself in the very hospital where she was aborted. This experience transforms her attitude toward women who have had abortions, as does the miscarriage of her only son and the birth of a second daughter with complex health issues. But could anything prepare her for the day she finally meets her birth mother and hears her side of their story?This intensely personal story of love and redemption illumines the powerful bond between mother and child that can overcome all odds. Author Biography Melissa Ohden is founder of the Abortion Survivors Network and an advocate for women, men, and children impacted by abortion. Review "After learning of her biological mothers unsuccessful attempt to abort her, Melissa Ohden embarks on a decades-long search for answers. Despite the stable love of two adoptive parents, she wrestles with despair and the overwhelming belief that she is unwanted. The harsh ambiguity surrounding her origins haunts her; she knows nothing about the couple that wanted her gone. But as she is pursued by God, Ohden uses her testimony to comfort others, from clients at the domestic violence shelter where she works, for whom betrayal is all too familiar, to other abortion survivors. The wounds of abortion run deep—for victims, siblings, spouses, and even would-be mothers. But ultimately, Ohden shows that Christ can redeem any relationship, no matter what." —Christianity Today"Very personal and compelling."— LA Review of Books"Ohdens straightforward and courageous memoir revolves around her efforts to find her birth parents and understand her identity after discovering at age 14 that she survived a late-term abortion. … Her beautifully open book is unlikely to change minds on either side of the abortion debate, but it does personalize that debate in a unique way." —Publishers Weekly"A memoir of mothers, daughters, adoption, and abortion. . . . Ohdens story is complicated, and she has impressively overcome significant emotional challenges. . . . [Her] perseverance is inspiring."—-Kirkus Reviews Promotional Extensive social media campaignFull use of author social media campaignGiveaway and review campaigns on Goodreads, LibraryThing, and AmazonNational publicity campaign Long Description What happens when an abortion survivor finds her birth mother, who never knew her daughter was alive?Winner, 2018 Christianity Today Book Award, CT WomenSilver Medal Winner, 2018 Illumination Book Awards, Biography & MemoirMelissa Ohden is fourteen when she learns she is the survivor of a botched abortion. In this intimate memoir she details for the first time her search for her biological parents, and her own journey from anger and shame to faith and empowerment.After a decade-long search Melissa finally locates her birth father and writes to extend forgiveness, only to learn that he has died without answering her burning questions. Melissa becomes a mother herself in the very hospital where she was aborted. This experience transforms her attitude toward women who have had abortions, as does the miscarriage of her only son and the birth of a second daughter with complex health issues. But could anything prepare her for the day she finally meets her birth mother and hears her side of their story?This intensely personal story of love and redemption illumines the powerful bond between mother and child that can overcome all odds. Review Quote Very personal and compelling. LA Review of Books Promotional "Headline" An abortion survivor finds and forgives her birth mother, who never knew her daughter was alive. Description for Sales People This intensely personal story of love and redemption cuts through the debates surrounding a divisive issue. Author has been a keynote or featured speaker at over 250 events. Ohdens story reads like a novel, with remarkable plot twists and unexpected revelations. Readers are left wondering what will happen to the very end. The sensitivity with which Ohden personalizes issues such as adoption and womens rights will appeal to readers regardless of their views. One familys story highlights the complexity of the issue and will leave people with more compassion for every woman impacted by abortion. For too long the voices of women impacted by abortion have not been heard. Ohden breaks the taboo that silences too many women, empowering others to share their own stories and reclaim the narrative. Includes new afterword by the author, revealing her mothers identity and developments since the book was first published. Details ISBN0874862981 Author Melissa Ohden Short Title YOU CARRIED ME Pages 200 Publisher Plough Publishing House Language English ISBN-10 0874862981 ISBN-13 9780874862980 Format Paperback Year 2020 Imprint Plough Publishing House Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2020-01-21 UK Release Date 2020-01-21 Publication Date 2020-02-06 DEWEY 306.8743 Illustrations 19 Halftones, black and white Audience General US Release Date 2020-02-06 AU Release Date 2020-03-30 Subtitle A Daughters Memoir We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126721531;

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