Out There Somewhere: The true story of an adoptee's search for her biological heritage [Paperback]

Jane Edith Park (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2007

As an adopted child, I soon realized my life was good. I didn't feel abandoned by the birth parents I never knew. I was just a few days old when my adoptive parents took me to my new home, a small town in Ohio. When I was quite young my adoptive mother told me that my biological mother was 13-years-old when I was born, one of the few facts she knew. Who were these people? Did I look like them? Do I have brothers and sisters? After I married and had children, I questioned what should my two children know about my side of their biological heritage. This is the story of my incredible search and the amazing answers I found to very old questions. Little did I know that due to fictitious information on my birth certificate, and many dead-ends, it would take over 11 years before I would meet my birth parents and 10 siblings! As you will read, it was the slightest event that brought us together. Should my story give another searcher the ambition to never lose faith in searching, even when much time passes with no answers, then my purpose for writing will be fulfilled.Book Cover Photo: My picture of the Urambamba River Valley near Machu Picchu, Peru, a place I always knew I must visit.

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About the Author

Jane Park is a wife and mother who raised two children, taught English horsemanship and was active in the family electronics business. Her interests include traveling the world, collector automobiles, knitting scarves, hats and sweaters for family and friends. When her determination to find her biological families became an overwhelming desire, she put her efforts into the research required for 11 years, until she was successful. Jane finds pleasure in visiting with family, friends, and the very large "new" family she found. She plans travel to unique destinations for anyone interested. Jane enjoys retirement with her husband, Burt, and their 3 cats.

Product Details

• Paperback: 76 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1425979157
• ISBN-13: 978-1425979157
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,697,865 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful True Story!!, June 16, 2007

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James D. Snyder - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Out There Somewhere: The true story of an adoptee's search for her biological heritage (Paperback)

This is a wonderful true story of a woman's tenacity and determination over a period of eleven years in a search for her biological roots. It will definitely touch you emotionally as she struggles to find these people. But, just as importantly, there is another story here as well!! That is the story of what happens to the lives of the seekers and the sought once the connection is established. This then becomes the story of new relationships that move the participants out of their usual routines and into new experiences of growth in their own lives. Length of time in relationship is not as important as intensity and the author has obviously done her utmost to "make up for lost time". Everyone is a winner here!! This is one of those books that is hard to put down or that keeps one up late at night!! Many thanks for sharing this wonderful experience in life with the rest of us!!

5.0 out of 5 stars This story will fill you with JOY!, January 1, 2012

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Betsi Bassett-Leonard (Sarasota, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Out There Somewhere: The true story of an adoptee's search for her biological heritage (Paperback)

This book was so real you felt like you were right there with Jane on her Quest.I had a great connection with her story. The pictures and documents she inclosed kept you connected. Jane went in search of her birth parents, and not only found them but a lot more. It is every adoptive childs dream to know about there history and family. A word of warning have a box of tissue close by.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read!!, August 27, 2007

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No Name Mentioned "No Name Mentioned" (NO WHERE, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Out There Somewhere: The true story of an adoptee's search for her biological heritage (Paperback)

Even though I was not adopted, I enjoyed reading this encouraging success story of perseverance and love. This is one of those books you hate to put down, because you can't wait to see what happens next. I like the way the author put a copy of her birth certificate and written letters into the pages, instead of typing them into the text. Those things put me 'at the scene' of what was happening in her life. Plus, all the pictures of the people spoken about; that really made me a part of all their lives and included me in Jane's search for 11 years to find her birth family. I'd higly recommend this book. We all come in contact with adopted adults who would be enlightened and encouraged by reading this book.