This story was
heart breaking. That a family during the
Great Depression would be so broke and hungry that they couldn’t feed their
children so would put up a sign to sell them is the story that this book was
based on. This story is fiction, although
the truth of the matter was that during that time period there were many families
who had to give up children for adoption, sell them, send them to relatives,
etc…because they were no longer able to earn a living and feed everyone. This story is so real and powerful that I had
to read it all in one sitting. I put it
down a few times, only to clear things out of the way so that I could read some
more. This book was riveting, and so
well written, that it really struck a cord with me. I remember seeing the cover a few other
places before I was able to get it to read and just the cover makes you want to
pick the book up and find out what the story is behind the picture. I say to the author, well done! She knocked it out of the park.
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From New York Times bestselling author
Kristina McMorris comes another unforgettable novel inspired by a stunning
piece of history.
2 CHILDREN FOR SALE
The sign is a last resort. It sits on a farmhouse porch in 1931 but could be found anywhere in an era of breadlines, bank runs, and broken dreams. It could have been written by any mother facing impossible choices.
For struggling reporter Ellis Reed, the gut-wrenching scene evokes memories of his family’s dark past. He snaps a photograph of the children, not meant for publication. But when it leads to his big break, the consequences are more devastating than he ever imagined.
At the paper, Lillian Palmer is haunted by her role in all that happened. She is far too familiar with the heartbreak of children deemed unwanted. As the bonds of motherhood are tested, she and Ellis must decide how much they are willing to risk to mend a fractured family.
Inspired by an actual newspaper photograph that stunned the nation, Sold on a Monday is a powerful novel of love, redemption, and the unexpected paths that bring us home
2 CHILDREN FOR SALE
The sign is a last resort. It sits on a farmhouse porch in 1931 but could be found anywhere in an era of breadlines, bank runs, and broken dreams. It could have been written by any mother facing impossible choices.
For struggling reporter Ellis Reed, the gut-wrenching scene evokes memories of his family’s dark past. He snaps a photograph of the children, not meant for publication. But when it leads to his big break, the consequences are more devastating than he ever imagined.
At the paper, Lillian Palmer is haunted by her role in all that happened. She is far too familiar with the heartbreak of children deemed unwanted. As the bonds of motherhood are tested, she and Ellis must decide how much they are willing to risk to mend a fractured family.
Inspired by an actual newspaper photograph that stunned the nation, Sold on a Monday is a powerful novel of love, redemption, and the unexpected paths that bring us home
