Sophia's Return: Uncovering My Mother's Past

Synopsis

After her parents&’ divorce, seven-year-old Sophia is raised by her paternal grandmother and, later, her father&’s second wife. She visits her mother on weekends until she finishes her high school, after which she moves to the US to complete her post-secondary studies and launch a career in child welfare. Decades later, Sophia travels back to Greece, determined to find her mother&’s grave and finally learn about the reasons for her parents&’ divorce. As she digs, she begins to realize how clashing cultures between her Greek-born mother and her father&’s early years in Turkey wreaked havoc on the marriage. Determined to unlock the true story, she interviews family members, all of whom are sympathetic but reluctant to disclose information. Finally, she hires an attorney and resorts to document searching—and uncovers a story she never knew existed. Written with illuminating insights and a mature understanding of what forced her mother&’s decision to abandon their home, Sophia&’s compassionate, authentic recounting of her journey will encourage those who search for the truth to persist in seeking answers to life&’s unanswered questions.

Copyright:

2021

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781647421724

Related ISBNs:

9781647421717

Publisher:

She Writes Press

Date of Addition:

08/02/24

Copyrighted By:

Sophia Kouidou-Giles

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Parenting and Family, Social Studies

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.