Ripped at the Root
Ripped at the Root by Mary Cardaras, published by Spuyten Duyvil in October 2021, presents a poignant narrative centered on the life of Dena, a true adoption survivor. This 140-page book explores the complexities of intercountry adoption, detailing Dena’s journey from her Greek biological parents to her eventual return to her village after many years. Cardaras, a Greek adoptee herself, offers a unique perspective that highlights the emotional and cultural ramifications of adoption on all parties involved.
Readers will find a deeply empathetic account that delves into themes of family and relationships, as well as the challenges faced by those navigating the adoption process. The narrative captures the struggles of Dena’s first family, her new family, and the broader community in Greece, providing a rich context that resonates on both personal and global levels. Through this intimate storytelling, Cardaras invites reflection on the intricate dynamics of identity and belonging within the framework of adoption.
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“From Mary Cardaras comes the captivating story of a true adoption survivor: Dena was taken from her Greek biological parents in 1958, but she found her way back to the village after many years. Her transatlantic adoption strikes home how intercountry adoption has affected all parties involved: the first family, the extended new family, the struggling young couple, their children, the village community back in Greece. Told with deep empathy and real couleur locale, Mary Cardaras, a searching Greek adoptee herself, tells an intimate personal story with a recognizable global dimension. The result has us confirm that truth is, after all, more gripping than fiction”–
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