The Waifs

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Synopsis
A fascinating story for anyone interested in the adoption of vulnerable mixed-race children abandoned in the aftermath of war. When Rena Briand adopted Tuyen, a Vietnamese orphan, and successfully brought her to Australia, dozens of families aspired to do the same. Rena Briand's "The Waifs" is a compelling story about battling officialdom with resilience and determination. A tale on how a handful of compassionate women fought to get a few Vietnamese waifs to Australia. Their opponents were formidable - conniving politicians hypocritical church leaders racist social workers and the phony "charitables" of Toorak. A moving and courageous story.
Copyright:
1973

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781925341089
Publisher:
Fontaine Publishing Group
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Rena Briand
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Military, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Parenting and Family, Communication
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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