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Summary - The Perfect Child: Based On The Book By Lucinda Berry

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Duration: 23min
Language: English
Format
Category: Non-Fiction

SUMMARY

THE PERFECT CHILD

BASED ON THE BOOK BY LUCINDA BERRY

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

The Beginning of the Bauer Family's Journey

Janie's Arrival

Medical Discoveries and New Realities

The Strain of Parenting

The Child's Past Unfolds

Psychological Struggles

The Conflict of Commitment

A Family at a Crossroads

The Decision

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“The Perfect Child” by Lucinda Berry follows the story of Hannah and Christopher Bauer, a couple who decides to adopt a troubled young girl named Janie. Janie’s past is shrouded in trauma, and her unpredictable behavior challenges the Bauers’ patience and emotional strength. As they navigate the complexities of parenting a child with severe psychological scars, they face moral dilemmas and internal conflicts. The novel explores themes of attachment, trauma recovery, and the emotional toll of foster care and adoption, highlighting the intense struggles of raising a child with a deeply troubled past.

Release date

Audiobook: 18 December 2024