Shadow Mother

2011-03-01

BRUSSELS - Women who give up their child for adoption come up against a double taboo. Society frowns on it - what mother does such a thing? Meanwhile, they themselves struggle with their maternal feelings. Sometimes. But sometimes not. Shadow Mother brings their story: sometimes harrowing and painful, sometimes resigned and reconciling with it all.

The testimonies are interspersed with informative chapters on topics including adoption, foster care and the search for your natural parent or child.

A book about giving up your child for adoption. Written by Kathleen Vereecken, with assistance from Arielle Sleutel.