Summary of Judy Christie & Lisa Wingate's Before and After

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#1 The story of adoptees connected to the Tennessee Children’s Home Society is a very familiar one to Connie Wilson. She was one of the last babies placed by the scandal-ridden orphanage, and her adoption was held up.

#2 The end of Tann’s reign of terror nears in 1950, when the state of Tennessee releases a report detailing her years of nefarious dealings in the adoption market. She has made herself rich and completed an unknown number of horrendous deals involving flesh-and-blood products.

#3 The author, a woman who has never met Connie, emails her to ask about her experience with the book.

#4 The response that Lisa’s book received from aging adoptees was unexpected. They were compelled to talk about what happened when their childhoods were redirected by Tann, even if their experiences were positive.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: May 14, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822519114

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Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The story of adoptees connected to the Tennessee Children’s Home Society is a very familiar one to Connie Wilson. She was one of the last babies placed by the scandal-ridden orphanage, and her adoption was held up.

#2

The end of Tann’s reign of terror nears in 1950, when the state of Tennessee releases a report detailing her years of nefarious dealings in the adoption market. She has made herself rich and completed an unknown number of horrendous deals involving flesh-and-blood products.

#3

The author, a woman who has never met Connie, emails her to ask about her experience with the book.

#4

The response that Lisa’s book received from aging adoptees was unexpected. They were compelled to talk about what happened when their childhoods were redirected by Tann, even if their experiences were positive.

#5

The Wingate family experiences a whirlwind of activity as the eldest son gets married, a new daughter-in-law joins the family, and a moving van travels to a house in Texas. Meanwhile, Connie experiences a new world of her own.

#6

The author was invited to join her old book club to discuss Before We Were Yours, and she was surprised to find that many of the other members were interested in the true story of the adoptees who were separated.

#7

The author was invited to tour the state of Arkansas, which was