The Girls Who Went Away

Imagine a time before cell phones and the internet, a time called the 1950s and 1960s. In those days, some young women found themselves in a tricky situation. They were going to have a baby but felt they couldn't raise it themselves. So, they made a very difficult choice: to give their baby to another family to raise. This book tells their hidden stories.

Back then, it was harder for young women to talk about having a baby before they were married. Sometimes, families felt embarrassed or didn't know what else to do. So, many of these young women had to go away, sometimes to special homes, to have their babies. Then, they would say goodbye, and their babies would go to new families. It was a time when these stories were often kept quiet.

These girls were brave, even though they were scared. Their stories help us understand how things were different a long time ago. Learning about them helps us be kinder and more understanding to people today. It's like learning about dinosaurs to understand how the world changed. Their experiences are a big part of history that we shouldn't forget!

Ann Fessler wrote a book called 'The Girls Who Went Away' to share these important stories. She talked to many women who had made this choice. The book is like a treasure chest of memories, showing us what life was like for them. It helps us see that even though things were hard, these women had feelings and made difficult decisions.