February 2024

MAMALITA on Audible

If you feel like listening to me tell you a story, my memoir MAMALITA is available on Audible.

Kirkus Reviews called MAMALITA “A scathing critique on a foreign adoption
system and the harrowing account of one woman’s attempt to fight it.

Publishers Weekly described MAMALITA as “harrowing and moving” and Shelf Awareness labeled the memoir “Kafka-esque.” You don’t
have to be involved in adoption to be entranced. As Marin Magazine said: “Regardless of age or intent, this is a riveting read.”

MAMALITA is available now on Audible, narrated by yours truly.

PS: The recording engineer described my narration as “performative.” Which
is true, I’ve always been one for the big gesture. So if you prefer a listening
experience less dramatic, MAMALITA may not be the audiobook for you.

Otherwise, I’d love to tell you our story. xoxo 

Mamalita
on Audible.

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American Idol 22

Thrilled a member of our Guatadopt community is singing in this season’s American Idol. Twenty-one-year-old Julia Gagnon was born in Guatemala and adopted by a family in Cumberland, Maine; she’s a pre-law student at University of Southern Maine. On Sunday February 18, we’ll be watching on ABC. Represent!

Here’s a short video of Julia’s audition and judge Lionel Richie’s reaction.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3gD11r0SF0

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