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The Search of a Lifetime

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This was literally two books in one! Kathy Denton's account of searching for, and finding, (though not meeting) her daughter was very detailed and she provided excellent search tips on finding missing people along the way. Her sister, Teresa Cummings, added a lighter side to the book in her contribution of "Spynet, A Fable", a search for a missing town. It is interspersed throughout the book, providing a step-back-and-breath break from Kathy's emotional search. Kathy includes many internet sites and all kinds of other places to go to aid in your search. It really is a handbook for searching!

The Search of a Lifetime is a must read for searching First Moms. I lost my child to adoption many years ago and the search for my son many years later was a roller coaster ride of emotions, frustrations and fears. There were many times when I thought I would never find him and I did not know if I had the strength to continue. Kathy's insightful account of the struggle to find her child touched me deeply as I saw myself in her! And her story moved me and gave me the strength to continue with my search, which ended up in contact and reunion with my son. This is an informative and helpful book for any first Mom who decides to embark on a journey of search for her child lost to adoption. Her sister Teresa's light-hearted account of the search for a place brought a feel of whimsy to the otherwise serious work. I recommend this book to all searching Moms!
Sharon Darwent

I was touched by Ms. Denton's search for her daughter, as I, too, am a natural mother. I know, all too well, the trials and tribulations of the adoption search process and Ms.Denton outlines these in great detail, giving the reader the validation that is so desperately needed while in the search process. She also offers many very helpful ideas for searching - something that is very much needed in the adoption community.

This book is complimented by the addition of "Spynet" written by Ms. Denton's sister, Teresa Cummings. I found this part of the book to be lighthearted and enjoyable while Ms. Denton's account of her search was much more serious.

"Spynet" offers a much needed break from the seriousness of the factual account of an adoption search. Ms. Cummings seems much more comfortable with fiction writing and her writing is the perfect compliment for Ms. Denton's true, heartwrenching story.

This book is a MUST read!

The search of a Lifetime is an excellent book and a MUST read for anyone who is searching for a loved one lost to adoption. I, myself, am a birth mother and I read this wonderful book when I was searching for my son (now found!)- to know someone else felt like I did, had gone through a similiar experience was awesome and really helped me to continue my search for my son. I literally had Goosebumps as I read Kathy's words - I knew exactly how she felt!!

Bless Kathy Denton for her fresh honesty and openess about her search and the adoption issue in general. Also her sister's contribution, "Spynet", was truly a perfect addition to this book - her humor is refreshing and helps the reader take a break from the very emotional story of Kathy's own real search for her daughter. I would most definitely recommend this book to anyone who is searching and to those who would like to know more about adoption from a birth mother's point of view.

The Search of a Lifetime was well written and really touched on the feelings and struggles of a birth mom who wants desperately to find her child who was lost to adoption. I couldn't put the book down and highlighted areas to go back and read again. I was at the point of giving up my search for my lost child when I read this book. The author has given me the strength to go on and has enlightened me in the fact that my daughter desearves all the information she can get about family heritage. I found the humor in the Spy- sections of the book to be different from anything I have ever read. I couldn't help laughing out loud while reading these sections of the book. It put a lighter perspective to a very deep issue of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrone and the gathering of pieces of information that was lost in the depths of the mind as we struggled to do what we were told to do. To forget.....as if this were possible. I would recommend this book to anyone beginning a search and also to ones who are running out of time and strength to go on.

Very Interesting and Captivating, and then some! I am a Bmom, who is searching for My Son. These authors, have put together tons of information, which I have found to be most useful. As I read the book, I felt like I was right along with Kathy, as I have so many of the same feelings, as she did! It is a MUST read for ALL Bmom's who are searching for their child/children. Once you start reading it, You won't want to put her book down... Do yourself a favor, pick it up today, and be Captivated, from start to finish. 5 STARS +