Book description
Powner (When the Road Comes Around) draws on her own experience as a foster mom to give this gift of a book to readers. ―Library Journal, starred review
Sometimes the people in our lives who come and go make all the difference
Eighteen-year-old Bri Marshall is determined to do…
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Why read it?
1 author picked Birds on a Wire as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Anyone even remotely involved with foster care should read this book. Today. Such a thoughtful, intentional, raw portrait of how challenging and rewarding this experience is for everyone involved. Written with the deep insight that come only through life experiences, Powner has written a book that's not only excellent, but also important.
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