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The Broken Cord

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4 out of 5
Based on 20 Ratings and 20 Reviews

Book Description
When Michael Dorris, 26, single, working on his doctorate, and part Indian himself, applied to adopt an Indian child, his request was speedily granted. He knew that his new three-year-old son, Adam, was badly developmentally disabled; but he believed in the power of nurture and love. This is the heartrending story, full of compassion and rage, of how his son grew up mentally retarded, a victim of ... More
Book Information
PublisherDemco Media
BindingTurtleback (23 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of PagesN/A
ISBN-100606162674
ISBN-13978-0606162678
Publication Date10/1999
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About Michael Dorris (Author) : Michael Dorris is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Michael Dorris include Guests, Sees Behind Trees, Morning Girl, and Yellow Raft in Blue... more
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