"I couldn't put this book down... a powerful journey that will make you cry, smile, and believe in the strength of the human spirit." - Reader

Sometimes letting go is the greatest act of love...

When two high school students ask Theresa to share her story for a class assignment, they unlock a powerful tale of courage, sacrifice, and the true meaning of family. From a broken childhood to an unexpected pregnancy in an era when choices were few, Theresa's journey reveals the profound strength it takes to make the hardest decision of all—choosing someone else's happiness over your own.

★ A tear-jerking true story that readers finish in one sitting

★ A powerful exploration of motherhood, sacrifice, and unconditional love

★ An emotional journey through adoption from a birth mother's perspective

★ A testament to the families we create through love and choice

"I don't think I've read such a powerful book for a very long time... I got to the last chapter & couldn't even see the words at one point." - UK Reader

Based on true events from the author's biological mother's life, this heart-wrenching yet ultimately uplifting story follows one woman's courageous choice and its rippling effects through generations. Through Theresa's eyes, witness how a single decision can transform not just one life, but many.

"You don't have to be an adoptee, a birth, or adoptive parent, to enjoy this book. The positivity and selflessness of the main character are so refreshing." - Reader

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