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Who owns the story of an adoption?Thousands of South Korean children were adopted around the world in the 1970s and 1980s. More than nine thousand found their new home in Sweden, including the cartoonist Lisa WoolRim Sjblom, who was adopted when she was two years old. Throughout her childhood she struggled to fit into the homogenous Swedish culture and was continually told to suppress the innate desire to know her origins. Be thankful, she was told; surely her life in Sweden was better than it would have been in Korea. Like many adoptees, Sjblom learned to bury the feeling of abandonment.In Palimpsest, an emotionally charged memoir, Sjbloms unaddressed feelings about her adoption come to a head when she is pregnant with her first child. When she discovers a document containing the names of her biological parents, she realizes her own history may not match up with the story shes been told her whole life: that she was an orphan without a background.As Sjblom digs deeper into her own backstory, returning to Korea and the orphanage, she finds that the truth is much more complicated than the story she was told and struggled to believe. The sacred image of adoption as a humanitarian act that gives parents to orphans begins to unravel.Sjbloms beautiful autumnal tones and clearline style belie the complicated nature of this graphic memoirs vital central question: Who owns the story of an adoption?
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I bought 'Documents from a Korean Adoption' to better understand the complexities of adoption. It’s heartfelt and informative, touching on many aspects that are often overlooked. I appreciate the effort put into curating these narratives – it’s a must-read for anyone interested in the topic!
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Carlos Ramirez
Great Resource for Understanding Adoption
I bought 'Documents from a Korean Adoption' to better understand the complexities of adoption. It’s heartfelt and informative, touching on many aspects that are often overlooked. I appreciate the effort put into curating these narratives – it’s a must-read for anyone interested in the topic!
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Emily Chen
Interesting but Lacks Depth
I enjoyed reading 'Documents from a Korean Adoption,' but I felt some sections were a bit rushed. The stories could have been expanded more. It's still a worthwhile read, just with a few missed opportunities for greater detail.
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Emily Chen
Interesting but Lacks Depth
I enjoyed reading 'Documents from a Korean Adoption,' but I felt some sections were a bit rushed. The stories could have been expanded more. It's still a worthwhile read, just with a few missed opportunities for greater detail.
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Jin Park
A Deeply Moving Read
The 'Documents from a Korean Adoption' book provides a profound insight into the adoption process. I found the stories incredibly touching and relatable, especially as I’m considering adopting myself. The quality of the print is great, making it a keepsake I’ll cherish forever.
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