Shattered Embrace: A Novel: (Women's Fiction, International Adoption)

P.R. Newton

Mar 2014 · PRN Publishing

About this ebook

Bethlehem took her first breath as her mother took her last.  Left to survive in overcrowded orphanages, she developed survival skills rivaling a warrior, a fierce, independent fighter before she could walk or talk. Bethlehem lived by two rules: everyone leaves and trust no one. 

A world away in Canada, Tory Witcraft and her husband are trying to adopt from Ethiopia. When the adoption agency goes bankrupt, Tory’s dreams of becoming a mother are threatened. Against the advice of many, including officials threatening to revoke the adoption, she goes to Ethiopia, and her new daughter, Bethlehem. When they finally meet, mother and daughter struggle to connect, both tormented by their own fears and demons. Emotions and tempers run hot. Hearts and dreams collide, shattering the new family. 

The adoption journey was difficult, but no one expected the hardest part of the journey would start after they met. 

An emotional and heart-wrenching glimpse into adoption and the devastating impact of childhood trauma.

Keywords: childhood, women's fiction, family life, depression, grief, loss, PTSD, trauma, adoption, parenting, Ethiopia, Canada

Ratings and reviews

As parent of a child who struggles with attachment, or Reactive Attachment Disorder, this story absolutely resonated for me. This could easily be my story. The author did a wonderful job of telling the story in a calm and patient manner, keeping me constantly waiting to see what would happen next, yet knowing in the moment the characters are going crazy. While fictional, this story shares the heartache so many adoptive parents feel as they wait for their child. A must read for family and friends of parents everywhere!

Piper Newton wrote a story about loss, fear, trauma and personal demons you have to fight. She also wrote a story of hope, humanism , relationships developing and LOVE. Sahttered Embrace also deals with the joys and problems adoption can bring to you along the way. This book is more than just a story. It is an emotional rollercoaster: From tears to joy.

This is a compelling story of adoption; the pitfalls; the joys; the heartbreak, and the strength needed by all parties to make a family. The characters stay with you long after the last page is turned and leave you hoping for a sequel.

About the author

P.R. (Piper) Newton is a mother, wife, Whovian, lover of animals and stripey socks, oh and she likes to write stories. Throughout her life she has been fascinated by the human mind. She has a Psychology degree, and for many years worked as a communications manager. Once children came stampeding into her life, she left her high pressure career in order to maintain a healthy life balance. She still has a passion for learning and the human mind. When she isn't busy raising her boys and writing stories, she takes courses in childhood trauma and mental health. She is very passionate about women's health, adoption, and childhood mental health. Learn more at http://prnewton.com