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Losing Jessica
The mother who was forced to give up her adopted daughter in the world-famous Baby Jessica custody battle presents her story, movingly arguing for changes in the adoption system. 100,000 first printing. $100,000 ad/promo. Tour.
288 pages, Hardcover
First published July 1, 1994
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June 30, 2024
There are two sides to every story, and while I feel for the Deboer's in their plight with Baby Jessica (whose name is actually Anna), I do think that a lot of the problem stemmed from the Deboer's themselves.
They drug out the court case and caused the dramatic media frenzy in an effort to win support for their cause, when it actually could have been resolved fairly quickly from the beginning. I can't imagine the loss of a child whether it be through death or adoption, but the Deboers were notified very early on that there was a strong chance they would not be able to keep custody of the little girl.
In the end, I believe the courts did the right thing. While Jessica/Anna’s biological mother had, her biological father never released his parental rights and deserved the opportunity to raise his own child.
They drug out the court case and caused the dramatic media frenzy in an effort to win support for their cause, when it actually could have been resolved fairly quickly from the beginning. I can't imagine the loss of a child whether it be through death or adoption, but the Deboers were notified very early on that there was a strong chance they would not be able to keep custody of the little girl.
In the end, I believe the courts did the right thing. While Jessica/Anna’s biological mother had, her biological father never released his parental rights and deserved the opportunity to raise his own child.
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November 19, 2008I am teaching this case in my English class and I think it is very controversial. I would like to know what others think.
December 4, 2019
I really truly enjoyed reading this book even though my heart breaks for the little girl. However, I can see the mistakes made on both sides of the issue. The little girl did not deserve that and it was a very sad read even though I couldn’t put it down.
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February 19, 2011Riveting, honest, raw. My favorite book of all times.
August 23, 2011
This book broke my heart when I read it when it was first published. I know this is a one-sided view but from their view they were Jessica's parents.
March 12, 2023
Well that the saddest book I've ever read and to know that it was a true story I just can't imagine how something so awful was allowed to happen
July 19, 2015
Get your tissues for this very emotional story.
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