Giveaway: The Second Time We Met by Leila Cobo
Thanks to Brianne Beers of Grand Central Publishing I am giving away 3 copies of The Second Time We Met.
Book Description:
Asher Stone grew up in an idyllic California family. His mother Linda made sure of that. She never wanted her son to feel different from other kids, just because he was adopted. She was a loving, devoted mother, and Asher a happy, healthy boy. So when a life-changin accident causes Asher to question his identity, he suddenly announces that he needs to learn about his roots, Linda is caught off guard. Asher doesn't want to hurt his mother, but something inside him is driving him to find out exactly where he came from. And so he takes off on a journey to Colombia in search of his birth mother.Book Description:
Interspersed throughout Asher's story is that of his mother's, Rita. Moving back in time we watch as a young Rita begins a clandestine affair with a revolutionary soldier--a guerilla warrior who loved her deeply but couldn't leave the cause to care for her, not if he wanted to keep her safe. Rita is left alone and pregnant, with no support from her family. And though it breaks her heart, she makes the agonizing decision to give up her baby.
How can Asher, a young man who has never known hardship understand her decision? Can they have any kind of relationship--and where does that leave Linda if they do?
About Leila Cobo:
Leila Cobo is a renowned journalist, former concert pianist, and is a native of Cali, Colombia. The Executive Director of Latin Content & Programming for Billboard, she is a frequent contributor to NPR and has written liner notes for acts such as Ricky Martin, Shakira and Chayanne. She is also the host of the television show Estudio Billboard, which features in-depth interviews with top Latin acts. Ms. Cobo lives in Florida with her husband and children.To enter, please use Rafflecopter below. Sorry this giveaway is for U.S. only, ends April 4th.
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This sounds like an interesting story. My nephew was placed for adoption in the sixties. I know it was a difficult choice for my sister to make but it was the choice one made at that time if single.
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Linda Kish said... March 21, 2012 at 10:32 AM
What a wonderful giveaway. This novel sounds captivating and memorable. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
petite said... March 21, 2012 at 11:31 AM
This story would be enjoyable and special. thanks. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
traveler said... March 21, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Sounds like a very intriguing book. Thanks so much for the giveaway.
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Margie said... March 21, 2012 at 12:33 PM
Well this sounds like a heart breaking story for sure. My favorite! I hadn't heard of it before so thank you for bringing it to my attention and for the chance to win a copy :)
Tiffany Drew said... March 21, 2012 at 2:25 PM
I really enjoy books about adoption.
Unknown said... March 21, 2012 at 4:14 PM
This is always a tough decision that adoptees have to face. On the one hand they have a loving family who has raised them, but there's always that question of who they really are and what is their birth mom like. I would love to read this.
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Sandra K321 said... March 21, 2012 at 4:38 PM
The book sounds very interesting. Thanks for the giveaway.
bn100 said... March 22, 2012 at 12:00 AM
This sounds like a very engrossing story. I like the premise of finding out the history of the birth mother too, while reading Asher's story.
holdenj said... March 22, 2012 at 4:44 AM
Thanks for the giveaway! Sounds like a good book! :)
Anonymous said... March 22, 2012 at 8:11 PM
sounds like a good story. I have 7 adopted siblings so this story intrigues me.
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Anonymous said... March 23, 2012 at 8:18 AM
Thank you for this giveaway. Adoption is very important in my family because God has blessed us with wonderful family. :) Jeanne
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