Like Family

In her poignant memoir, Paula McLain recounts the challenging years she and her two sisters faced as foster children in California during the early 1970s after being abandoned by their parents. Over the next 14 years, they navigated a series of foster homes, experiencing both the turmoil and fleeting joys of a dislocated life. McLain’s evocative prose conveys the deep loneliness, sadness, and resilience of a young girl dedicated to keeping her family together amidst uncertainty.