A Mother's Promise

by K D Alden and K.D. Alden

Book Overview

Based on the true story behind a landmark U.S. Supreme Court Decision, K.D. Alden's debut is a rich and moving story of one woman's courage and determination to get her child back when all odds are stacked against her.

Virginia, 1927: All Ruth Ann Riley wants is a chance to have a family. But because she was poor and unwed when she became pregnant, she was sent to an institution and her child was given to another woman. Ruth Ann...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538718170
• ISBN13: 9781538718179
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Forever
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.2" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

An amazing read

This book was based on a true legal case “Buck vs Bell” and is a work of fiction. This book was mesmerizing I couldn’t put it down and it makes you realize when you finish the book Carrie Buck is hero!