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Claire Fontaine tells the true story of her relentless pursuit of her missing daughter across the United States, culminating in a difficult decision to send Mia to treatment abroad. Mia recounts surviving the underworld of felons and addicts, and the shock of enrolling in a strict yet caring school that helped her confront depression and self‑worth. Together, the two women narrate their shared cycle of loss, discovery, and transformation, offering an honest, humorous look at the challenges and triumphs of motherhood and parenthood.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Claire Fontaine
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