
Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption in America
National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction · 2024 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction | 2024 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Sociologist Gretchen Sisson conducted extensive research with birth mothers who relinquished children for adoption in America, arguing that adoption is driven far more by poverty and lack of support than by genuine choice. Shortlisted for the NBCC Award.
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