Taken A True Story of the Pain and Scandal of Forced Adoption
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Michelle Pearson lives in South East England. A scientist by education but with an eclectic career history from milking cows and working as a lifeguard through to the city, global IT and running her own business. Along the way she found time to qualify and teach Pilates and Tai Chi. Taken is Michelle's first book covering a very personal journey through life. When away from writing she enjoys being outside with nature walking with her husband and their two dogs, as well as her other passion, photography. Michelle Pearson lives in South East England. A scientist by education but with an eclectic career history from milking cows and working as a lifeguard through to the city, global IT and running her own business. Along the way she found time to qualify and teach Pilates and Tai Chi. Taken is Michelle's first book covering a very personal journey through life. When away from writing she enjoys being outside with nature walking with her husband and their two dogs, as well as her other passion, photography. Eve Hatton is the co-author, with Shy Keenan, of the bestselling Broken (Mardle Books, 2022) and of Unspoken, with Liz Harvie (Mardle Books, 2023). Eve Hatton is the co-author, with Shy Keenan, of the bestselling Broken (Mardle Books, 2022) and of Unspoken, with Liz Harvie (Mardle Books, 2023).'Michelle's story is powerful, deeply moving and the tip of the iceberg as far as the national scandal of forced adoption in Britain is concerned.'
Dr Michael Lambert
'Interesting. Fascinating. I wanted to hold Michelle's hand and say "We can do this"'
Louise Allen, author
'Interesting. Fascinating. I wanted to hold Michelle's hand and say "We can do this"' - Louise Allen
In 1972, Michelle Pearson gave up her son for adoption.
As 'one of those girls', she was expected to hide her shame with secrecy. No one should ever find out she'd had a child.
But she never forgot the son who was taken from her.
In the years that followed she struggled with PTSD, traumatic memory loss, agoraphobia and anxiety - impacting every area of her life.
This is Michelle's story of love, loss and hope; of how over 50 years she has managed the consequences of living with her secret, survived the emotional pain, and finally, after being reunited with her son, the journey to rebuild their lives together.