Before We Were Yours
by:
Lisa Wingate
Sarah's Review
Where to start with this one. It is heavy. It is harrowing. But at the same time, it is riveting. It follows the story of two girls who suffered horrifically at the hands of child-trafficker Georgia Tann and her scandalous Tennessee Children’s Home Society. The level of sheer debauchery just leaves me outraged, and how this wicked woman got away with it all for so many years is nightmarish. Just wow! Needless to say, this book had me doing research on the real story of this horrible woman. If you need a gripping story, read this one. The story jumps back and forth from modern day to the 1930’s. Just wanted to mention that because I know that style of writing can drive some people bonkers. It does take a while to figure out who all the characters are and how the two stories intertwine, but your patience is worth it. The audiobook has top-notch narrators making for an enjoyable listen.
*The deepest depravity of man is alluded to, including kidnapping and child molestation, but no graphic details or descriptions are given. Just enough to know that it is going on.
*The word heck is used one time.
*Two instances of “dear God” near the end of the book.