Before We Were Yours: The Untold Story of the Foss Children and Their Fight for Family.
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Before We Were Yours: A Novel
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Author: Lisa Wingate
Narrators: Emily Rankin, Catherine Taber
Publisher: Random House Audio
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (149,300 ratings)
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The Blockbuster Hit – Before We Were Yours is a New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Publishers Weekly best seller that brings to life a painful chapter in American history, based on the notorious real-life scandal of Georgia Tann and the Tennessee Children's Home Society. This powerful novel is both a tragic reminder of historical injustices and a heartfelt tale of love, resilience, and redemption.
Memphis, 1939:
Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings lead a blissful life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat, finding magic in the rhythms of their river-bound existence. But when their mother falls ill and their father is forced to take her to the hospital during a stormy night, Rill is left in charge. The next morning, strangers descend on the family, and in an instant, their world is turned upside down.
Taken from their home and sent to the notorious Tennessee Children’s Home Society, the Foss children are told they will soon be reunited with their parents—but quickly discover the horrifying truth. Under the cruel leadership of Georgia Tann, the orphanage is a place of abuse and exploitation, where children are sold to wealthy families. Determined to protect her younger siblings, Rill becomes their fierce protector, fighting against an oppressive system while struggling to keep her family together in the face of unspeakable odds.
Aiken, South Carolina, Present Day:
Avery Stafford, born into wealth and privilege, seems to have it all: a successful career as a federal prosecutor, a fiancé she adores, and a lavish wedding on the horizon. But when Avery returns to her family’s estate to help her father through a health crisis, a seemingly random encounter raises uncomfortable questions about her family’s past. She discovers a hidden link between her family’s history and the scandal of Georgia Tann, compelling her to investigate further. Avery’s journey of discovery forces her to reckon with the devastating truths about her lineage and her family’s involvement in the trafficking of children.
As Avery dives deeper into her family’s secrets, the stakes become higher: she must decide if facing the past will destroy her family or lead them to redemption. The novel expertly navigates the parallel journeys of Rill, whose memories of family and love drive her to survive against all odds, and Avery, whose search for the truth challenges everything she thought she knew about her identity.
A Riveting, Emotional Journey
Based on one of the darkest periods in American history—the real-life story of Georgia Tann, the Memphis woman who kidnapped poor children and sold them to wealthy families across the country—Before We Were Yours is a profoundly moving and gripping novel that examines themes of family, identity, and survival. As the Foss children’s fate intertwines with Avery’s modern-day quest, the story highlights how the paths we take in life often lead us to unexpected places, but our hearts always remember where we belong.
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